Among the various languages, the translation technologies server as a bridge. Translation software has been around since the 1950s. The software was largely used by researchers and professionals. Google Translate was launched in 2006, which made instant translation possible. With the advent of AI and generative AI, tools such as ChatGPT which responds to prompts brought about a translation revolution.

We can now translate a whole lot of documents with these tools very quickly, and with few errors. Many organisations are making use of such tools.

Google Translate is literal. Generative AI introduces context and grammar to the translations. Chatbots are conversational and can engage with the user.

The European Union (EU) have 24 official languages. They have a translation department. The translations run into millions of pages per annum. AI-based tools translate press releases.

There is a huge market for language translation. Indian Bhashini project brings varies languages together on its platform. ITDC has lanched a chatbot — AskDISHA. It is built using Bhashini.

Soon a new layer of voice and listening tools can be added to AI-powered translation models.