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Google Translate Adds Inuktut, First Indigenous Canadian Language

Inuktut becomes the first Indigenous language from Canada to be included in Google's translation service, enhancing digital engagement for Inuit communities.

  • Google's addition of Inuktut to its translation service marks a significant step in representing Indigenous languages on global platforms.
  • Inuktut, spoken by around 40,000 people in Canada, is now available for text translation to and from English on Google Translate.
  • The inclusion was made possible due to the availability of well-written online data in Inuktut, unlike other Indigenous languages with limited digital presence.
  • Google collaborated with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to ensure accurate translation of Inuktut's dual writing systems: syllabics and the Roman alphabet.
  • This initiative is part of Google's broader effort to support 1,000 widely spoken languages worldwide through a unified AI language model.
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