Language

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.

Google Translate. Now also pronunciation.
 MEMBERS OF the Iranian diaspora in Europe take part in a rally in Brussels last September, marking the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iranian-Americans could strengthen US strategy against Iran - opinion

Jewish Mandarin Chinese speakers gather in New York City roughly once a month to speak the language and share their experiences.

Moving toward the 'LinkedIn average': Studies find AI is reshaping everyday writing, conversation

Google Translate

Google Translate will teach you to speak English


Scientists say they’ve decoded what it takes to triumph at Eurovision

French featured in many early winners. Since the early 1990s, it has been associated with entries finishing further down the table.

Nemo representing Switzerland celebrates after winning during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

The language gap – and why it matters - opinion

How is it that we live in a country where millions of people speak Arabic, yet we, as a society, barely know the language?

Children at Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school read together

What most LLM apps get wrong about security

“LLM security isn’t about the models themselves, but about adding layered safeguards that filter and monitor inputs and outputs to prevent misuse.”

Changing the rules of the game again: Gemini and Google Translate join forces

Google’s new Gemini-powered tech enables real-time conversation translation directly in headphones, preserving tone and emphasis. Now rolling out to iPhone after launching on Android.

Google (illustration).

Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem

Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.

Jerusalang has become a social hub.

ALEPH festival to celebrate Hebrew, from ancient roots to modern expressions

Taking place simultaneously in Berlin, London, Stockholm, New York, Boston, and Hollywood, Florida, the festival spotlights Hebrew not only as an ancient language, but as a living, evolving tongue.

HEBREW POET Leah Goldberg.

What learning a new language can teach you about yourself

Learning a language.

From Miami to Beit Shemesh: A doctor’s mission to restore Hebrew pronunciation

Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study.

Dr. Norman Bloom.

Linguistics unlocked: Israeli scientists publish breakthrough research on language development

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem attempted to break the impasse by bringing together findings from linguistics, psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and animal communication.

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The Hebrew-only financial system: It’s holding back Israel’s economy - opinion

Israel is a multilingual society held back by a monolingual digital financial system.

NEW RESEARCH by Anton Babich demonstrates the paucity of financial institutions’ investments into language accessibility.