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Finally: Gemini’s new feature brings it back into the game
Gemini now lets users create full files (Word, PDF, Excel) directly from chat without copying or reformatting, putting it in direct competition to other AI tools, especially ChatGPT.
Iranian-Americans could strengthen US strategy against Iran - opinion
Moving toward the 'LinkedIn average': Studies find AI is reshaping everyday writing, conversation
Google Translate will teach you to speak English
Meta's 'Babel Fish': Mark Zuckerberg announces a universal voice translator
The SEAMLESSM4T system, reported in Nature, aims to revolutionize global communication by imitating tone and voice, bridging linguistic barriers.
'Dictionary of Fine Distinctions': A book on subtle differences in the English language - review
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions merits study at your leisure. Burnstein describes his little volume as “Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning.
Turkish Language Association selects 'crowded loneliness' as word of the year 2024
"The terms 'loneliness' (yalnızlık), which expresses singularity, and 'crowd' (kalabalık), which expresses plurality, can coexist simultaneously," the Evaluation Committee stated.
Report: Google developed artificial intelligence that "detects emotions"
The new language model, named PaliGemma2, is supposed to identify feelings based on images. This technological development is already raising ethical concerns.
Cats can learn words approximately four times quicker than human toddlers - study
Cat’s fast language acquisition process differs from how dogs learn words, often requiring training and rewards. However, cats form associations through subtle behaviors, such as gaze.
What are kids saying? Here is your guide to Gen Alpha slang - explainer
Are you hearing people say the words skibidi and gyat? Do you wonder why people are using Ohio as an adjective? It's all part of the evolving Gen Alpha slang. Here's what you need to know.
A menagerie of metaphors: A history of animal phrases - explainer
Let’s venture into the animal kingdom and explore some of the terms and expressions that are derived from these denizens.
Say it with flowers: The history of flower-based phrases and idioms - explainer
There is a host of expressions related to flowers, plus many of their names have intriguing origins, so let’s take a stroll through life’s garden and take our pick of the beautiful blooms that abound
Exploring 'Language City': Ross Perlin's ode to New York's linguistic diversity
Discover how Ross Perlin’s 'Language City' unveils the rich tapestry of over 700 languages spoken across New York City, revealing the stories, challenges, and cultural treasures.
Speak English with confidence: Your path to success
Unlock Your Potential: Mastering spoken english for social success and global opportunities.