RWS Language Weaver AI-Powered Translation Engine
IA-2026-0230
Ideation
Why this AI family : AI is primarily used to support user interaction and engagement via translation and accessibility.
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.
Additional details from the requester
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
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Contacts
- Requester
- Diane Johnston
- Sector contact
- Diane Johnston
- Requester
- Johnston, Diane
- Subject matter expert
- Johnston, Diane
Lifecycle
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Ideation
Stage status : In progress
September 1, 2026
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Assessment
Stage status : Upcoming
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Approved
Stage status : Upcoming
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Development
Stage status : Upcoming
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Pilot
Stage status : Upcoming
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Production
Stage status : Upcoming
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Archived
Stage status : Upcoming
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