Translation kit to aid US troops in Iraq
Thursday 12 October 2006, 9:59
Makka Time, 6:59 GMT
The device will not be used in combat or conflict situations
The US military may soon be able to communicate better with Iraqis in their own language, thanks to technology developed by IBM that quickly translates spoken English into Iraqi Arabic...
...The IBM technology can translate more than 50,000 English words and 100,000 words in Iraqi Arabic, IBM said.
Eventually, Nahamoo said, the technology could find its way into commercial settings where many languages are spoken, such as banking, aerospace and defence, and law enforcement. Tourists could use the technology as well, he said.
Duz it come in purty colors too?
Cuz yoo know I been planning that vacation to Eye-Rack fer ah while now.
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