Breaking Language Barriers with AI
Google has announced a major update to Google Meet: real-time speech translation. This new feature uses advanced AI to translate spoken words during meetings into another language instantly, while keeping the speaker’s tone and voice intact.
How It Works
Revealed at Google I/O 2025, the feature is powered by a large audio-based language model developed by Google DeepMind. When someone speaks during a call, their words are automatically translated and played in the listener’s preferred language. The original voice remains faintly in the background, giving the experience a more natural, human feel.
Real-World Applications
Real-time translation in Meet is useful in many everyday scenarios. For example, it can help family members who speak different languages communicate more easily. Businesses with global teams can also benefit by removing language barriers in meetings and improving collaboration.
Currently, the feature supports English-to-Spanish translations and is being rolled out to Google’s consumer AI premium subscribers. More languages, including Italian, German, and Portuguese, will be added soon.
What’s Next?
Google plans to make this feature available to Workspace users later this year, aiming to bring smoother multilingual communication to professional environments.
With this innovation, Google Meet is evolving into a truly global communication tool—one that makes understanding each other easier, no matter what language you speak.
