San Jose follows suit in using AI for language translation: ‘A game changer for the public’

San Jose is expanding its language translation options in public meetings by using artificial intelligence.

The city launched its partnership with Wordly, an AI-based service that offers live translation in 50 languages. Translation will be available at all San Jose City Council and council committee meetings. City officials say it’s more affordable and efficient than in-person language interpreters, but advocates want to test the service before lauding it.