Take a listen to this short segment on how Google has a strong hold on language translation and get a feel how the company's philosophy is mirrored in this audio.
Answer this question: How does Google's handling of Language Translation project to not only the future of the internet/technology but the future of business in general?
Hi. Post by Kevin McKearney- I did get this open on my computer so I didn't have to click on the MP3.
ReplyDeleteWhat I got out of this MP3 is that Google is not only willing to give services away for nothing but they are willing to share their secrets and mail you DVD's for free! In this case they are letting anyone know how they translate languages!
The message for the future of business that I got out of this blog (mp3) is that the traditional Napolean type boss has been replaced by the collaborative, communicative consordium.
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ReplyDeleteHi. Post by Christine Brelesky - Trying this again! I think that Google has certainly cornered the market with translation of languages They are trying to give people the opportunity to communicate no matter what your native tongue is. In doing that they certainly don't seem to be worry about any profit they are making or "giving away the candy store!"
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"More data is better data" is the principle by which Google is driven by. The machine translation project demonstrates Google's ability to encourage collaboration and trust through not only collecting tremendous amounts of data and gaining positive results in such a short time but their willingness to share that findings with others who are interested in the same results. This business model's goal seems to be to turn negative competition into successful collaboration.
ReplyDeleteGoogle has become a very sophisticated internet search engine. It is amazing that in a very short period of time Google expanded from three to twenty-three source languages with English being the bridge language. 1,000,000 words are needed to operate and communicate.Their willingness to share is so crucial to the future of the international market system.
ReplyDeleteThe colrful letters of Google are becoming the Golden Arches of the 21st century. I think the business aspect of the company is unparalleled. Most companies are not pioneering processes and then giving them away, as the dvd giveaway is an example. It seems to build a trust between the company and the consumer.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to the language translator it seems to echo Google's business principle of more data is better. What I also liked about it is that it seems to believe in the ideal that the world is truly a community of learners and we English speakers are not the only people with something to offer. The fact that they desire to eventually eliminate the English bridge so that a Greek to Thai translation can be achieved seems quite progressive. Who knows...maybe the founders of Goggle will be future recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize. Nt so far fetched!?!
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteGreat comparison to the Golden Arches! Google has certainly become a communications giant, whos business savy is hard to compete with. As I stated before the fact they are are giving people of all languages the opportunity to communicate shows that their product is truly about the consumer. Have a good day! Christine
So, I am impressed that I figured this out! I have heard about these blog things, but never tried one.
ReplyDeleteI find google to be very useful for personal reasons and for professional reasons. It makes it very easy to access information.
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ReplyDeleteThis google language translation project is a win win for both the future of technology and business.Google has gained so much attention for itself by offering products like this. What a great tool for individuals as well as corporations. It can be used in many board room meeting around the world. I think google has the right idea for its public relations. Offer these free tools and watch how we many of us want to access google and tell others.
ReplyDeleteGoogle language translation is a great tool to bridge communications in our global community. In schools or businesses, it will make communication easier when we do not have a common language. But I fear it is another step in breaking down language to it's bare essentials. First came paring down sentences to increase speed of mobile phone texting. Now, will we be writing the bare essentials in view of making the translations full proof? Are we losing the beauty of languages to make it easier to translate?
ReplyDeleteMaureen Tonelli here
ReplyDeleteYou gotta love Google! Their philosophy of 'more data is better data' was not one shared in my business classes. It used to be 'we've got a ___ load of data, but no information'. It seems now - in the new and improved computer age - we're able to turn that ___ load of data into information with a flip of a switch.
I was not able to open and listen to this. I will try again!
ReplyDeleteI finally got it to play!! Google is an incredible company. The uses are far reaching, for everyone!
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ReplyDeleteChanged my display name from BP to Brian...seeing if it works...
ReplyDeleteListening to things like this, and looking at Google the company as a whole, makes me think that $564 per share could be a bargain. Google is an amazing company that is continuing to rewrite all the rules. If this language translation thing truly works, it could change the world forever, in ways we are not even imagining now. We were talking in the last class about how Web 2.0 was tearing down the traditional "walls" of communication and information and projects like this could be the final bulldozer to those walls.
ReplyDeleteGoogle seems as if it is trying to make things easier and better for people. It seems as though they have their hand in everything but make it very accessible for everyone. I think the language translation would be a great tool in the classroom as well as for business.
ReplyDeleteAfter listening to this mp3 about Google, it is easy to understand how it has become an international conglomerate and world leader. Google has learned the importance of the global market and in turn has helped in the creation of a language translation machine. It is impressive how it started with three languages and has expanded to twenty-three languages. If Google continues with their strategic plans, it appears the sky’s the limit for this brand.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite evident that google is on it's way to "owning" the internet if it already does not. Considering that most adults regularly use only about 300 words daily out of the entire English language, the fact that Google can intersect millions of words from many different languages probably means they can provide just about any piece of information to anyone, anywhere. Moreover, I predict that google will be the market leader in translation software and global trade software, such as Miscrosoft is with PC software. Tower Records is gone, blockbuster video is almost gone and Optimum better get the most out of selling movies through cable while they can. Very soon, Google is going to be the one source for EVERYTHING. The only difference is that there will be nowhere else to go. They will be the "Standard Oil" of global communication and global economy.
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ReplyDeleteTony,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that Google is becoming a world leader. However, I am also concerned it will eventually hold the monopoly in communication. Their services are free now. If globally we become dependent on their services, it will be able to charge excessive fees and possibly stifle the growth of small business sites that cannot afford to compete.
In terms of the translation machine, it will definitely make the world smaller in terms of doing business between far reaching countries. However I think people will come to over rely on it the way they do with spell check - you know a word in the dictionary won't show as incorrect, even if it's not the word you meant to use. There's a lot more to language/communication than word to word translation. We have to take into account culture, social linguistics - like, "your mother wears army boots" kind of thing. Will google be able to work all that out?
ReplyDeleteHi Christine!
ReplyDeleteI agree...in order for Google to include as many people as possible,they must translate their system to as many languages as possible.
Scott,
ReplyDeleteI agree that this method of using many languages will truly enhance the classroom instruction and improve communication with the children and their families of different cultures.
Paul,
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that our school district could collaborate and share data with more successful school districts with similar demographics. We could learn from each other. “More data is better data.” Would you be interested?
I really enjoyed hearing the responses by everyone. Thank you all for your rich contribution! Keep up the good work as we march forward into the Empire of Google!
ReplyDeleteWhen is the last time you heard someone say, "I could google it and find the information". Now that is SUCCESS!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone,
ReplyDeleteI just heard the mp3 about Google ruling the world. Translating all those languages makes the world smaller. But I've read that Google is on it's way out of China. The language spoken by 1.3 billion people.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. It's nice to see that others feel that America is not the only country with something to offer. Compared to the societal and cultural history of many countries, the U.S. is still an infant. There is much we can learn from our elders.
I have to agree with everyone's raves about google. My only gripe: I wish there was a way to know what information is from a "reliable" source and which is just people giving opinions.
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