Global tech giant Google has added 24 new languages spoken by more than 300 million people to its Google Translate platform.
Ten of the new additions are in Africa, including Lingala, Twi and Tigrinya.
“For years, Google Translate has helped break down language barriers and connect communities all over the world,” the US-based company said.
It added that it now wants to help those whose languages “aren’t represented in most technology”
The move now brings to 133 the total number of languages available on Google Translate.
The company says the new languages also represent a technical milestone, explaining that they use a machine learning model which learns to “translate into another language without ever seeing an example.”
But the company admits that the technology isn’t perfect.
I – Word Understanding
Milestone – an important event in the development of something
II – Have Your Say
1, Do you find Google Translate or any other translation apps or gadgets useful?
What are the instances where you need translation assistance?
2, What can you say about the advancement in language translation now compared to before?
Do you think this means less need to study foreign languages?
3, What are the indigenous languages in your country?
