Google adds Greenlandic and Faroese to translate

Google Translate has announced an expansion including 110 new languages such as Greenlandic and Faroese, according to a press release. The service already translates over 100 billion words daily, largely enabled by advancements in AI, says Jesper Vangkilde, Google’s communications manager for Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroes. This expansion is part of the largest language update ever for Google Translate, potentially drawing 660 million new users. New languages added include Cantonese, widely spoken in southeastern China, and Afar, spoken in East African countries Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. The update aims to make it possible for people everywhere to understand and express themselves across languages, marking a significant step particularly for Faroese and Greenlanders, Vangkilde says. The update is set to roll out on Thursday, covering languages that represent eight percent of the world’s population. Google’s long-term goal is to support 1000 different languages on Google Translate.