Hello. How are you? Thank you. I love you. Please.
Some of the most frequently translated phrases of the past 20 years!
Google Translate began twenty years ago with a mission to help people understand one another, regardless of the language they speak. What started as a small experiment has become a global tool that helps over 1 billion users every month.
In that time Translate has evolved from simple pattern matching to true understanding. In 2006, it relied on statistical machine learning to look for patterns in small word clusters. By 2016, we pioneered a shift to neural networks to move beyond literal word-for-word translations, and today we’re using our powerful Gemini models to make Translate even more helpful.
We are moving from text to fluid, real-time conversations. With our latest models, you can even use your headphones as a personal interpreter that preserves your original tone and cadence - it’s an amazing experience!
One of the interesting things about AI is that as we make progress, we begin to take it for granted. If you met a person who could translate across a hundred languages faster than any human can, you would be so impressed. Today, one product does that for nearly 250 languages, and we kind of just shrug.
Being able to say thank you in 250 languages is not something I take for granted. So to the 1 billion who use Google Translate - merci, dhanyavaad, arigatō, gracias, and thank you! Let’s see what the next 20 years will bring.
Our TPUs are headed to space!
Inspired by our history of moonshots, from quantum computing to autonomous driving, Project Suncatcher is exploring how we could one day build scalable ML compute systems in space, harnessing more of the sun’s power (which emits more power than 100 trillion times humanity’s total electricity production).
Like any moonshot, it’s going to require us to solve a lot of complex engineering challenges. Early research shows our Trillium-generation TPUs (our tensor processing units, purpose-built for AI) survived without damage when tested in a particle accelerator to simulate low-earth orbit levels of radiation. However, significant challenges still remain like thermal management and on-orbit system reliability.
More testing and breakthroughs will be needed as we count down to launch two prototype satellites with @planet by early 2027, our next milestone of many. Excited for us to be a part of all the innovation happening in (this) space!
Congratulations India, @isro has successfully launched the heaviest GEO communication satellite from Indian soil. The Indian space sector is soaring high to provide valuable services to the user community in and around the Indian region.
- Dr. V. Narayanan
Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO
Our space sector continues to make us proud!
Congratulations ISRO on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03.
Powered by our space scientists, it is commendable how our space sector has become synonymous with excellence and innovation. Their successes have furthered national progress and empowered countless lives.
@isro
Interacted with our badminton champions, who shared their experiences from the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup. The players talked about different aspects of their game, life beyond badminton and more. India is proud of their accomplishments. https://t.co/sz1FrRTub8
This morning, we learned that new unemployment claims are now at a level not seen since 1969.
America’s historic economic recovery is strong. Americans are getting back to work.
Great turnout for #BearDownFriday in support of @ArizonaFBall and @AZAthletics yesterday. Looking forward to hosting the NAU Lumberjacks and @NAUPresident at our annual Hispanic Heritage Game this evening! #BearDown#DesertRising
Gameday information: https://t.co/cOq5zqYo7j
JUST IN: "After careful assessment of the facts and the law, the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas," Attorney General Garland says on restrictive Texas abortion law. https://t.co/V5bMModrrX
We tried very hard but just could not convert to a medal winning victory. We are sad and disappointed of being so close but we know that we will comeback stronger and win the hearts of our country. Thank you everyone for your support and prayers in our journey till here.
A shocker in Tokyo…
#CZE Marketa Vondrousova stuns home favourite Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 in 68 minutes to reach the #Olympics quarter-finals
#Tennis | #Tokyo2020
Big Day 🤺
It was Excitement & Emotional.
I won the First Match 15/3 against Nadia Azizi and become the First INDIAN Fencing Player to win a Match at Olympic but 2nd Match I lost 7/15 against world top 3 player Manon Brunet. I did my level best but couldn't win.
I am sorry 🙏 🇮🇳
#NDTVExclusive | “First of all, I will go and have a pizza. It has been a long time since I ate it. I will eat a lot today”: Mirabai Chanu (@mirabai_chanu), Olympic athlete, on winning India’s first silver medal in #TokyoOlympics