Following outcry, Google Translate removes offensive example phrase for Arabic entry

Episode 174 July 26, 2022 00:03:29
Following outcry, Google Translate removes offensive example phrase for Arabic entry
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Following outcry, Google Translate removes offensive example phrase for Arabic entry

Jul 26 2022 | 00:03:29

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

While brushing up on some Arabic vocabulary, one user pointed out that Google Translate's entry for the Arabic word meaning "plan" was accompanied by an example phrase that means "planning to blow up the car."

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