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African voices get a boost from Google
Expanded translation service offers home language access to about 300-million more people
03 November 2024 - 00:00
Google this week brought 15 new African languages to its Google Translate voice, typing and dictation support, including three for South Africa. The platform now includes 11 of the country’s 12 official languages, with only sign language missing — and that may well be on its way...
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