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Mapping cross-linguistic similarities with Lexibank
Inspired by databases that store genetic information, an interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed Lexibank — a database that aims to help shed light...
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DALL·E 2 AI program baffles scientists by inventing new language
Two researchers at the University of Texas Austin working on the DALL·E 2 program have come to a stunning conclusion: The artificial intelligence (AI)...
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$7 million in grants allocated to Native American languages
Earlier this week, 45 Native American tribes and tribal organizations received $7 million in funding for Indigenous language preservation efforts.
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Rhode Island Superior Court rules to enhance education for English learners
A Rhode Island judge ruled in favor of English-language learners earlier this month in a case that questioned whether or not the state’s education...
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Mistranslated advertising hinders campaign for San Francisco’s Proposition A
A botched translation of promotional material could have cost the election for supporters of San Francisco’s Proposition A.
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Study says interpreters can bridge gap between doctors and LEP parents
A study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics showed that parents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) are less likely to feel comfortable asking doctors...