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New brain research reveals how we instantly separate words from a continuous stream of sounds, solving a mystery that's stumped scientists for decades. The discovery could help millions with language disorders and improve AI systems.
Gizelle Fuentes followed in her mom's footsteps by winning the same prestigious scholarship at Fullerton College, where they study American Sign Language together. The duo is making history while pursuing dreams of helping Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
Cartoonist Brian Gordon transforms everyday parenting struggles into hilarious comics that have parents everywhere nodding in recognition. His "Fowl Language" series captures the beautiful mess of raising kids without judgment or advice.
Six Accra high schools just brought Ghanaian poetry to life in a new competition honoring a legendary artist. The contest celebrates indigenous languages while giving students a platform to discover their creative voices.
This Eid, greetings are crossing borders in 15 different languages. A simple phrase in someone's native tongue can turn a good wish into something truly personal.
Microsoft, Gates Foundation, and Google are funding projects to bring thousands of underrepresented African languages into the digital age. The initiative offers up to $250,000 per project to build AI tools that work in local languages.
A life-sized AI hologram named Bridget now helps travelers navigate LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B, answering questions in multiple languages and providing turn-by-turn directions. The technology aims to support human staff during busy travel periods, not replace them.
A hard-of-hearing researcher used her unique understanding of touch-based communication to create a robot that mimics how tadpoles talk to their parents. Her invention is unlocking the secret language of poison frog families.
BestCare Treatment Services broke ground on Oregon's only residential treatment center designed specifically for Latino men struggling with substance use disorder. The culturally tailored facility will provide care entirely in Spanish, addressing critical language and cultural barriers that often prevent people from seeking help.
Millions of Nigerians can now access government services through a simple WhatsApp message in their native language. The new AI platform breaks down barriers that have long kept citizens from getting the help they need.
A Texas college system's AI advisor answers student questions in over 100 languages around the clock, earning national recognition while freeing up human advisors for deeper conversations. The chatbot has achieved 96% accuracy across 70,000 conversations since launching last year.
Google's new AI-powered glasses can instantly translate conversations and display directions right in your field of vision. Tech reviewers got their first hands-on experience with the futuristic eyewear at this week's developer conference.
Nigeria just unveiled an AI-powered chatbot that helps citizens access government services in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. The Meta-backed platform marks one of Africa's most ambitious public sector AI projects to date.
Google and Apple's AI advances are sparking a voice technology boom in South Korea. Local tech giants are investing heavily in Korean-language assistants that understand the language's unique complexity.
Think you're too old or too busy to learn a new language? Language educators are debunking five common myths that keep people from discovering the joy of connecting across cultures.
Africa's leading payment processor just made running a business simpler for hundreds of thousands of merchants. Paystack launched an AI-powered dashboard that answers business questions in plain language.
Road workers in northern Italy discovered a 2,500-year-old sanctuary with rare inscriptions that reveal how ancient communities blended their traditions with Roman culture. The find offers a remarkable window into a lost language and the people who spoke it.
A Nigeria-based company just launched AI models that translate American Sign Language into speech and text with over 84% accuracy, opening doors for millions who've been locked out of everyday digital communication. The technology works in real time on phones and smart glasses.
New research shows AI language tools are speeding up literature reviews and idea generation, but they can't yet replace the heart of scientific discovery. Papers in Nature reveal exactly where these systems shine and where human expertise still leads the way.
A historical romance set in 1930s Taiwan has become the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the International Booker Prize. Author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King share the prestigious award for their captivating story about language, power, and colonial history.
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