Google Translate is expanding its language support with the addition of 110 new languages, the largest expansion ever. This is made possible by the PaLM 2 large language model. The new languages will help break down language barriers and enable people to connect and better understand the world around them.

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UNESCO's Almaty Regional Office invites everyone to join a virtual journey across Central Asia through cultural treasures of the Silk Roads on Google Arts & Culture. The Silk Roads have linked diverse communities across Asia, Europe, and Africa for millennia, unifying people through trade and spreading ideas, inventions, knowledge, and artistic traditions.

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Researchers from Griffith University and Southern Cross University discovered the world's oldest known evidence of storytelling through art in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The painting, located in the limestone cave of Leang Karampuang, portrays three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig. The team used new technology to date the cave painting, which has a minimum age of [insert age].

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Google's Education Navigator helps school administrators and educators find resources by role, level of experience, product, and interest. Resources are organized to assist in using technology for teaching and learning, and can be delivered directly to the inbox or browsed on the site. Guides are available for various roles, including managing technology for schools, helping educators use digital tools, and leading curriculum development.

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We're using AI to support students by providing tools for educators and learners. We released a responsible Gemini experience for teens using their personal Google Accounts after consulting with child safety and development experts. We've taken additional steps to ensure responsible use, partnering with learning science experts, testing with youth advisory panels, and committing to add extra data protection for all education users free of charge.

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Maisie from Washington, D.C. is the 2024 Doodle winner. She has been drawing for as long as she can remember and has taken art classes. She entered the Doodle for Google contest to highlight important events and different artists.

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Google has announced five updates to Chrome on Android and iOS to improve mobile search functionality. The updates include new Chrome Actions that allow users to quickly engage with local places, such as calling a restaurant or reading reviews. This feature is now available on Android and will be rolled out to iOS later this fall.

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The Acropolis Museum, a beacon of ancient history and cultural heritage, marks its 15th anniversary in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. The museum offers a virtual journey through time, showcasing the wonders of the Acropolis, including the iconic Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. The newly inaugurated excavation area allows visitors to unearth the past.

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Google Arts & Culture has been working with cultural institutions like museums for over a decade to help them share their stories and reach wider audiences. The organization has learned that engaging content is essential, but its adaptability across platforms is paramount. To celebrate International Museum Day on May 18th, Google Arts & Culture is exploring ways that embedding content has helped empower institutions to share their narratives across diverse platforms.

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Lower Silesia, a region in southwestern Poland, has been featured on Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with 22 cultural institutions. The region offers natural wonders such as unique rock formations, lush forests, and diverse birdlife. Visitors can explore these attractions virtually through the Google Arts & Culture platform.

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