Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language in Canada on Google Translate
Summary: Inuktut is now the first Indigenous language in Canada available on Google Translate. This addition allows users to translate text and documents between Inuktut and English, marking a significant step for Indigenous language representation in technology.
Google's decision to include Inuktut was based on the availability of sufficient online text data and community support. The company collaborated with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to ensure accurate representation of the language's two writing systems.
The move aims to help revitalize and promote Inuktut, which has about 40,000 speakers in Canada. Google plans to expand its translation capabilities, potentially including verbal translation in the future.
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