Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Kagi’s ‘LinkedIn Speak’ Translator Goes Viral

The paid, privacy-focused search company says the tool blends multiple LLMs to mimic internet dialects, which can produce quirks.

Overview

  • The AI feature converts everyday text into LinkedIn-style jargon and back to plain English, giving it both comedic and practical uses.
  • Posts showcasing the tool drew millions of views on X, with Reddit users sharing examples that exaggerate corporate tone.
  • Kagi Translate, launched in 2024, selects outputs by combining models, a design the company says it is refining to reduce odd behaviors.
  • Power users first surfaced nonstandard “languages” via URL tweaks and input prompts, and Kagi has promoted modes like Reddit speak and McKinsey consultant speak.
  • The translator is free to use with premium extras such as document translation under Kagi’s subscription model, which starts at about $5 a month and avoids ads and tracking.