Tech Update: Instant Translation Technology Here Now!

We have entered an age that was just a few decades ago only accessible through sci-fi movies and television. If you remember Star Trek you would know that the communications officer was a very important part of the bridge and rightly so. Technology in regard to translation of language has come a very long way in a very short period of time.

In a recent article entitled 'Could instant translation technology revolutionise world HE?' many points were brought up that I'd like to share with my readers here.

Earlier this month Google launched Pixel Buds – a new set of wireless earbud headphones that deliver real-time translation between 40 different languages using Google Translate on a Pixel smartphone.

Look out world, Google's Pixel Buds are the first of a new wave of technology that will transform cultural barriers and allow people of all nations and creeds more access to each other. Could you imagine a better catalyst for evolution?

Simon Marginson, professor of international higher education at University College London and director of UCL’s Centre for Global Higher Education, added that good translation systems “would have a major impact on academic work”.

The greatest minds in the world will soon be able to work with each other in real time regardless of the languages they speak. Translation technology will quickly become the common denominator. Language teachers should consider further education to diversify their skill sets at bare minimum.

In what ways can you imagine this technology will benefit humanity?

Please leave thoughts and comments below!

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Could instant translation technology revolutionise world HE? - Times Higher Education