Google Translate adds 110 new languages, reaching 614 million people

Android Central — June 28, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: Google Translate has added 110 new languages, its largest update yet, covering over 614 million people globally. The expansion includes African languages like Fon, Kikongo, and Wolof. Google's PaLM 2 model played a crucial role, enabling the addition of languages related to Hindi and French creoles. This move aligns with Google's goal of supporting the world's top 1,000 languages through AI.

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[5.5]
Google Translate adds 110 new languages, including Bikol and Waray (Rappler)
107d 21h
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Google Translate adds 7 new Indian languages with PaLM 2 (Times Now)
108d 20h
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[4.4]
Google adds Tulu to translation services, community celebrates honor (South First)
109d 19h
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Google adds Tulu to translation services, community celebrates (Business Standard)
110d 11h
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[3.3]
Google Translate adds 110 languages, including Balochi (The Express Tribune)
110d 11h
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[5.2]
Google expands Translate to 110 languages with AI, including Cantonese (Tom's Guide)
111d 7h
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Google Translate adds 110 new languages, including Awadhi and Punjabi (India Today)
111d 18h
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Google Translate adds 110 new languages with AI (Sarkaritel.com)
112d 1h
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Google Translate now supports 110 new languages, totaling 243 (Ars Technica)
112d 8h
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Google Translate adds 110 languages, serving 614 million speakers (TechCrunch)
112d 20h
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