
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Rolls Out With 70+ Languages
Google's new streaming audio model translates speech in real time across 70+ languages - available now in Google Translate and via the Gemini Live API.
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Google's new streaming audio model translates speech in real time across 70+ languages - available now in Google Translate and via the Gemini Live API.

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