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AI Can Now Translate 100 Languages

January 30, 2026 - A new computer program can translate 100 different languages. This exciting news will help people around the world communicate better.

What happened?

Scientists at a big technology company created a new AI translator. AI means “artificial intelligence” - when computers can think and learn like humans.

This new translator is very powerful. It can quickly change text from one language to another language with good accuracy.

Why is this important?

Before this technology, translation was difficult and expensive. People needed to study foreign languages for many years or pay professional translators.

Now this AI system will help: - International students studying abroad - Business people working with foreign companies - Travelers visiting other countries - Immigrant families communicating with local communities

How does it work?

The AI system learned by reading millions of books, websites, and documents in different languages. It studied how languages work and found patterns between them.

When someone gives it text to translate, the computer uses this knowledge to create accurate translations quickly.

People’s reactions

Dr. Sarah Chen, who worked on the project, said: “This breakthrough will change how people communicate across cultures.”

Language teachers have mixed feelings. Some are excited because students can access more materials. Others worry that students might stop learning languages properly.

Future possibilities

This technology will probably improve even more. Companies are already planning to use it for: - Real-time conversation translation - Automatic website translation - International news translation - Educational content in multiple languages

The future of global communication looks very promising.

Vocabulary Help: - artificial intelligence = computers that can think like humans - breakthrough = important new discovery - accuracy = being correct and precise - access = ability to use or get something

Vocabulary Help

• artificial intelligence = computers that can think like humans
• translate = change from one language to another
• technology = new machines and computers

Grammar Focus

• Past tense: “Scientists created”, “They developed”
• Future with ‘will’: “This will help people”
• Modal verbs: “can”, “could”, “might”