No, Google Translate does not have the spiritual gift of divine interpretation.
As an April Fools’ joke, Christian Post wrote an article claiming the internet translator could let you know exactly what you’re saying when praying in tongues.
“We are thrilled that we have finally been able to assist Christian users of our software to hear from God more effectively,” Paul N. Korenth, a Google software engineer, said, CP wrote.
The story continued:
According to TechInsider magazine, this new feature is reportedly so sensitive and advanced that when the consumers click the audio button on Google Translate to listen to the interpretation of their tongue, a clanging cymbal or noisy gong sound will be heard if their written utterance does not comport with the spirit of 1 Corinthians 13.
To marry the technological and theological, Google sought the advice and counsel of several Pentecostal pastors.
“This is a huge technological and spiritual breakthrough, and we are grateful for the helpful consultation we received from theologians and church leaders across the country,” he added.
Yet Korenth suggested that users might run into a few snafus.” While we are confident in these new language listings, it was a mystery at times discerning the Spirit and navigating the challenge of ever-changing algorithms” he said in the press release.
“We at Google ask for your grace as we troubleshoot these issues,” adding that the team was on one accord on the release date.
For those who cared to check Christian Post’s sources, they were Rick Rolled and sent to a link about April Fools’ pranks. {eoa}
