AI leaves many non-English speakers behind (English, Level A1)

AI tools are spreading quickly around the world.
Many people who do not speak English miss benefits.
A study found many systems work worse in other languages.
Online content often comes mostly in English.
People writing in other languages get wrong answers.
Some software adds bad translated text as data.
This can make local views invisible to tools.
Experts say companies should work with local communities.
They should check output for accuracy and culture.
Partnerships with grassroots groups can help.

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benefit — a good result or advantage for someone

benefits

content — information or material on a website or page

translate — to change words into another language

translated

invisible — cannot be seen or noticed by people

accuracy — how correct or exact information or results are

culture — ideas, customs, and art of a group

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