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Initiative #19

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RWS Language Weaver AI-Powered Translation Engine

Listed in the registry Ideation Original language : English

About the initiative

Description of the initiative

The concept behind this idea is to significantly decrease the costs of translations while significantly improving the turnaround time of translations. A proven Large Language Model engine, used already by the Translation Bureau, would be used to use internal Machine Learning capabilities to learn the lexicon of DFO. The initiative could be considered for on-prem or in-cloud solutions. The data and information would be geo-fenced to within Canada. The option to procure the solution (in either format) is available on a Government of Canada standing offer through an S

Problem statement

The cost to translate materials, particularly long, scientific documents is too high and the turnaround time for a translation from the Bureau is often too long and sometimes the quality of the translated product contains too many mistakes.

AI family

Interaction and Engagement

Bucket rationale

AI is primarily used to support user interaction and engagement via translation and accessibility.

Lifecycle

  1. Ideation

    Stage status : In progress

    May 26, 2025

  2. Assessment

    Stage status : Upcoming

  3. Approved

    Stage status : Upcoming

  4. Development

    Stage status : Upcoming

  5. Pilot

    Stage status : Upcoming

  6. Production

    Stage status : Upcoming

  7. Archived

    Stage status : Upcoming

Schedule for this initiative

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Contacts

Requester
Johnston, Diane
Sector contact
Johnston, Diane
Subject matter expert
Johnston, Diane

Data and tools

Region
National Capital Region
Submitted on
May 26, 2025