Language translation is a hot field for artificial intelligence in general. At CES 2026 last week, for instance, CNET's Macy Meyer tried out a phone -sized device and companion headphones that let her carry on a live conversation with a Polish speaker even though she doesn't speak Polish herself.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone web tool to rival Google Translate. Experience AI-powered, context-aware translations across 50+ languages