Google Meet is getting real-time speech translation | TechCrunch
May 20, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Google announced at Google I/O 2025 that it is introducing real-time speech translation to Google Meet. This feature utilizes a large language audio model from Google DeepMind to facilitate natural conversations between speakers of different languages. The translation preserves voice, tone, and expression, allowing for seamless communication. The feature is designed for various use cases, such as enabling English-speaking grandchildren to converse with Spanish-speaking grandparents or facilitating real-time communication among global colleagues in multinational companies. Google claims the low latency of the translation allows multiple people to chat together, a capability not previously possible.
The speech translation feature will initially be available in English and Spanish, with additional languages like Italian, German, and Portuguese to follow in the coming weeks. It will start rolling out in beta to consumer AI subscribers on Tuesday. Users will hear the original voice faintly, with the translated speech overlaid. Google is also developing this feature for business use, with early testing planned for Workspace customers later this year.
Key takeaways:
Google announced real-time speech translation for Google Meet at Google I/O 2025, using a large language audio model from Google DeepMind.
The feature translates spoken words into the listener’s preferred language in real time, preserving voice, tone, and expression.
Initially available in English and Spanish, the feature will expand to include Italian, German, and Portuguese in the coming weeks.
Speech translation will begin rolling out to consumer AI subscribers in beta and is being developed for businesses with early testing for Workspace customers this year.
