Google has exciting news for language lovers and global communicators! It recently announced a significant expansion of Google Translate, adding support for a remarkable 110 new languages. This update, made possible by Google’s PaLM 2 AI model, marks the largest expansion in Translate’s history.

Here are some key points to note about this exciting development:

– PaLM 2 AI model played a crucial role in teaching Translate these new languages, including closely related ones like Awadhi and Marwadi.
– In 2022, Google introduced 24 new languages to Translate using Zero-Shot Machine Translation. However, the latest expansion far surpasses that with its addition of 110 new languages.
– Cantonese is among the newly supported languages in Translate, fulfilling a long-standing request from users.
– The addition of these languages opens up translations for approximately 8% of the world’s population, representing over 614 million speakers.
– Some newly supported languages come from Africa, marking Google’s largest expansion of African languages to date.
– Google aims to prioritize the most commonly used varieties of each language while also considering regional differences and dialects.

In addition to Cantonese, some other newly supported languages in Google Translate include Afar, Manx, NKo, Punjabi (Shahmukhi), Tamazight (Amazigh), and Tok Pisin.

Looking ahead, Google remains committed to supporting even more language varieties and spelling conventions. Through initiatives like the 1,000 Languages Initiative, Google aims to train AI models that will cater to the needs of the 1,000 most commonly spoken languages worldwide.

Stay tuned for further updates as Google continues its mission to break down language barriers and make communication more accessible for everyone!