Google on 26 Aug. introduced two artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Translate mobile app, expanding the service from text conversion into live multilingual conversations and structured language learning. A new “Live translate” mode lets users hold back-and-forth discussions in more than 70 languages, with speech and on-screen text rendered in near real time. Powered by the company’s Gemini models and advanced voice-recognition technology, the tool is designed to distinguish pauses, accents and background noise, and is now available on iOS and Android in the United States, India and Mexico. Google is also piloting a language-practice feature that generates tailored listening and speaking exercises based on a learner’s proficiency and goals. The beta, free during its initial phase, supports English speakers practicing Spanish or French and Spanish, French and Portuguese speakers practicing English, positioning Translate more directly against language-learning specialist Duolingo. The company said people already translate about 1 trillion words a month across its products; the latest additions aim to convert that scale into deeper user engagement and showcase the wider capabilities of Gemini, Google’s flagship generative-AI platform.
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Google Translate just got smarter with AI-powered live conversations and personalized language practice. Here’s how the new update helps. https://t.co/tigNuY5ZHb
The Google Translate app now has two new AI-powered features: Support for live conversation translation and a practice mode for learning new languages. https://t.co/i1iQppkaCS