Google Translate users have something to look forward to with the app now supporting an additional 110 languages, nearly doubling its language library from 133 to 243. This expansion is made possible by advanced AI models, specifically the PaLM 2 large language model.
New languages being added to Google Translate include Afar, Cantonese, Manx, NKo, Punjabi (Shahmukhi), Tamazight (Amazigh), and Tok Pisin, among others, catering to a diverse range of speakers across the globe.
Google’s African language expansion is significant, with about 25% of the new languages originating from Africa, reflecting the company’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
Google aims to make translation services accessible to more people worldwide through its PaLM 2 model, which boasts improved capabilities in multilingual expertise, coding, and reasoning. The 1,000 Languages Initiative further underscores Google’s commitment to supporting a wide range of languages and language varieties.
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