I tested OpenAI’s standalone language translation tool against one of the longest-running translation tools to see which one is superior

Google's move comes shortly after OpenAI quietly launched ChatGPT Translate, a dedicated web-based tool that emphasises tone adjustments and natural-sounding output.

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.

After rolling out new Gemini-powered translation capabilities for Google Translate last month, Google now appears to be prepping a new feature that will let users ask for alternate translations. This feature could give users multiple translation choices instead of a single result,