Google has unveiled its largest expansion of Google Translate yet, adding support for 110 new languages powered by advanced AI technology. This update, facilitated by Google’s PaLM 2 language model, significantly broadens the platform’s capabilities, now covering a total of 243 languages.
Among the newly supported languages are Cantonese, a highly requested addition, and various African languages such as Afar, Tamazight (Amazigh), and Swati. This expansion aims to address linguistic diversity, with Google Translate now serving over 614 million people globally, representing approximately 8% of the world’s population.
The PaLM 2 AI model played a crucial role in enabling Google Translate to learn languages that are closely related, including variants of Hindi and French creoles. This technological advancement allows for more accurate translations and better handling of regional dialects.
Google’s initiative aligns with its 1,000 Languages Initiative, which seeks to develop AI models supporting the world’s most spoken languages. This update underscores Google’s commitment to breaking down language barriers and providing inclusive access to information worldwide.
For users, accessing the expanded Google Translate capabilities is seamless through the web platform at translate.google.com or via the mobile app for Android and iOS devices. As technology continues to evolve, Google anticipates further enhancements to translation accuracy and language support in the future.
