Leverage AI translation to restore and expand support for smaller languages (Estonian, Latvian, etc.)

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    • Type: Bug
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Priority: Highest
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    • Estonian

      Estonian is listed as a language option in Jira Cloud account settings, but selecting it does not translate the UI — the interface remains in English. Latvian and Lithuanian are not available at all.

      The problem:

      • Estonian exists as an option but is non-functional — misleading UX.
      • Latvian and Lithuanian are completely absent.
      • Meanwhile, Finnish (a closely related language to Estonian) has full support across all Atlassian Cloud products.
      • The Baltic states are IT-forward countries with significant Atlassian adoption.

      The opportunity:

      • Modern AI translation (GPT, DeepL, etc.) can produce quality UI translations at minimal cost.
      • Supporting 3 additional languages would serve the entire Baltic market.
      • Finnish support proves Atlassian can handle Finno-Ugric/Baltic region languages.

      Proposed solution:

      • Use AI-based translation to generate UI strings for Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian.
      • Label these as "AI-translated" to set expectations.
      • Allow community review and corrections over time.

      Impact: Users across multiple Baltic and smaller European language communities would benefit.

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              Reporter:
              Ardi Lippur
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