Google Bard, a generative AI platform, has recently expanded its capabilities to include Arabic and 39 other languages. This development is expected to address the difficulties faced by Arabic speakers in effectively expressing themselves online, owing to the intricate nature of the language.
Overcoming Language Complexity with Bard
In the past, many Arabic speakers resorted to a workaround known as “Arabizi” to communicate online. However, the launch of Bard now minimizes the need for this practice. Arabizi refers to the usage of a combination of English letters and numbers by Arabic speakers to convey their thoughts in written form.
Recognizing the intricacies of the Arabic language, Bard is equipped to comprehend 16 colloquial dialects and respond in Modern Standard Arabic. Furthermore, it possesses the ability to understand code-switching, a phenomenon where Arabic and another language are blended in conversations.
User-Friendly Features and the Advantages of Bard
To ensure a seamless experience for Arabic speakers, the user interface of Bard has been designed to be user-friendly, aligning with the right-to-left script of the language. Previously available solely in English, the introduction of Bard in Arabic marks a significant step forward. It grants Arabic speakers access to a generative AI tool powered by Google’s PaLM 2 technology.
Bard empowers users to create content, collaborate with AI, generate ideas, simplify complex topics, and explore the vast possibilities offered by this innovative technology. By eliminating the need for Arabizi and embracing Arabic as a standalone language, Bard enables Arabic speakers to express themselves more effectively online.
