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As PRO Act Stalls, US Labor Department Rethinks Status of Independent Contractors

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Job Index Resumes Upward Trend in July 2022

slatormarketing — 2022-07-11 09:36:47 UTC

EU Interpreters Suspend Remote Interpreting Services

slatormarketing — 2022-08-09 06:04:15 UTC

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Ashley and Dev in conversation - Why are the trading banks ignoring the Reserve Bank

slatormarketing — 2022-08-29 10:16:25 UTC

Slator - New Hires in Translation, Localization, MT, Interpreting

slatormarketing — 2022-09-19 06:02:45 UTC

Keep track of new hires and promotions among senior executives in the translation, localization, interpreting, and language technology industry.

Game Developers (and Localizers) Caught by Surprise as Google Shuts Down Stadia

slatormarketing — 2022-10-11 09:44:36 UTC

Google has dropped the hammer, Superhot-style, on its gaming platform, Stadia. Over a year and a half after announcing the end of Google Stadia games, Phil Harrison, Google Stadia VP and GM, said they would kill the platform as well.

Google Just Launched Translation Hub, Its Enterprise-Scale Translation Service

slatormarketing — 2022-10-31 10:21:19 UTC

On October 11, 2022 at Google Cloud Next ’22, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, announced the launch of Translation Hub, the company’s enterprise-scale document translation service.

Google Just Launched Translation Hub, Its Enterprise-Scale Translation Service

slatormarketing — 2022-11-15 07:20:38 UTC

Google Cloud Next ’22 unveils Translation Hub, a document translation service that translates content while preserving document formats.

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Game Developers, Publishers Begin to Respond to ‘Translator in the Credits’ Movement

slatormarketing — 2022-12-13 06:07:46 UTC

New Hires & Appointments in Localization Translation Technology Industry

slatormarketing — 2022-12-15 05:54:47 UTC

Keep track of new hires, appointments, and promotions among senior executives in the translation, localization, interpreting, and language technology industry.

The Language Industry’s Key Hires of 2022

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Tencent Pits ChatGPT Translation Quality Against DeepL and Google Translate

slatormarketing — 2023-02-06 09:39:35 UTC

Research by Tencent AI Lab compares ChatGPT’s performance in machine translation with Google Translate, DeepL, and Tencent’s TranSmart.

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How Big of a Deal Is ‘Whisper’ for ASR and Multilingual Transcription?

slatormarketing — 2023-02-09 06:54:02 UTC

Meet the Top 10 Fastest Growing Translation, Localization, and Interpreting Companies

slatormarketing — 2023-03-01 07:26:25 UTC

Find out which translation company outperformed their 300+ rivals in the Slator 2023 LSPI in both percentage and absolute dollar terms.

MrBeast Is Hiring a CEO to Run His Dubbing Company Creator Global

slatormarketing — 2023-03-06 09:53:47 UTC

MrBeast adds dubbing services to his portfolio, ChatGPT not a threat for Ai-Media, Microsoft on how well LLMs can translate, fastest growing LSPs in 2023.

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Here Are Six Practical Use Cases for the New Whisper API

slatormarketing — 2023-03-07 06:57:53 UTC

OpenAI’s most accurate speech-to-text model, Whisper, has now been released through their API, providing developers with access to cutting-edge transcription capabilities.

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Why Everyone Is Using Subtitles Now with David Orrego-Carmona

slatormarketing — 2023-03-09 06:29:58 UTC

In this week’s SlatorPod, we are joined by David Orrego-Carmona, Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick to discuss his research on language technologies, audiovisual translation, and users of translation.

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The Slator 2023 Language AI 50 Under 50 List

slatormarketing — 2023-03-13 05:37:03 UTC

Language AI has reached an inflection point. As the latest AI advances break into the mainstream (case in point: ChatGPT), a new wave of startups have begun to build products and business models on top of language AI’s cutting-edge capabilities.

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Microsoft’s New Voice Replicator VALL-E X Features Translation, Accent Control

slatormarketing — 2023-03-14 07:20:23 UTC

It has been just two months since Microsoft researchers demoed VALL-E, a text-to-speech (TTS) model that can convincingly mimic your voice based on a 3-second recording. Now, with VALL-E X, they have extended it with a multilingual dataset and translation modules to convert a person’s voice into another language based on a single utterance.

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VSI CEO Mark Howorth on AI in Media Localization and Adding More Dubbing Capacity

slatormarketing — 2023-03-15 08:12:30 UTC

Mark Howorth, CEO of VSI, joins SlatorPod to talk about his plans for leading and scaling the media localization provider.

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GPT-4 Launch Promises Surprising New Use Cases

slatormarketing — 2023-03-16 07:36:43 UTC

On March 14, 2023, OpenAI announced the release of GPT-4, the most advanced iteration in the company’s series of AI language models. Building on the success of GPT-3.5, GPT-4 introduces new capabilities in language understanding, creative problem-solving, and multimodal support.

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Google Encourages Game Developers to Switch from Human to Machine Translation

slatormarketing — 2023-03-17 07:27:39 UTC

Developers now have access to free machine translation (MT) for their Android apps, tech website 9to5Google reported.

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Multilingual Machine Voice with a Human Touch

slatormarketing — 2023-03-20 09:11:11 UTC

Last year, Konstantin Savenkov (Co-founder and CEO, Intento) and Carrie Fischer (Manager of Globalization Services, Subway) came together to present a case study on how MT and speech technologies are already delivering very real results in scaling multilingual content creation in global launch cycles.

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New Ways to Intelligently Generate Language to Exacting Needs and Standards Using AI

slatormarketing — 2023-03-22 05:16:04 UTC

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the core of many text generators, but the difference lies in the final product. And to arrive at a product that can be trusted to create good quality text from the start, AI is not enough.

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How Do Game Publishers Decide on a Localization Strategy?

slatormarketing — 2023-03-23 05:49:39 UTC

While the decision to localize a game to win fans worldwide may seem like an obvious one, it quickly gives way to questions about strategy. Careful consideration of long-term goals can help ensure that the resources poured into game localization are investments with serious pay-off.

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Media Localization Startup Ollang Raises USD 1.5M in Seed Funding

slatormarketing — 2023-04-12 06:07:17 UTC

Media localization startup Ollang has raised USD 1.5m in seed funding as it looks to expand globally and continue development of its workflow management system Olabs.

Realistic Dialogues, No Translation: Google Unveils Dataset for Virtual Assistant Training

slatormarketing — 2023-04-14 05:44:50 UTC

Researchers from Google, the University of Rochester, the University of California, and Columbia University have introduced a new dataset of over 550K multilingual conversations between humans and virtual assistants in various contexts, allowing for more realistic model training to optimize language model performance. Google also announced the new dataset in a blog post.

Translation and Localization Conferences and Events - SlatorCon Remote June 2023

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Attend the translation and localization industry’s leading events, network with thought leaders, and grow your career and business online.

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Lionbridge Signs Multiyear Agreement with Translation Management System Phrase

slatormarketing — 2023-04-19 11:27:14 UTC

On April 11, 2023, Super Agency Lionbridge announced that it had signed a multiyear contract to integrate tech company Phrase’s translation technology into Lionbridge’s workflow.

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Latest News, Future AI Technology & Machine Translation Articles 2023

slatormarketing — 2023-04-25 06:57:28 UTC

News and analysis of the latest developments in machine translation, computer-aided-translation, machine learning, and other language-related areas in artificial intelligence

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Why Sign Language Translation Poses a Puzzle for AI

slatormarketing — 2023-05-03 05:24:32 UTC

Many of us are familiar with the frustration, stress, and occasional panic caused by unexpected transport disruptions. We may groan when the conductor announces delays due to a signal failure or get swept up in a small stampede as station staff call out a last-minute platform change.

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Finland’s Audiovisual Translators Win Higher Rates, Paid Leave in Historic Agreement

slatormarketing — 2023-05-10 09:59:41 UTC

Kieliasiasantitijat (Finland’s Language Experts Association), reported that a collective agreement establishing minimum rates for self-employed audiovisual (AV) translators had been reached.

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ChatGPT, Translation, and Confidentiality — ‘We May Use the Data’

slatormarketing — 2023-05-12 07:19:39 UTC

Open AI updates data usage policies after data breach, states content sent via API not used to train LLMs; ChatGPT not included in the update.

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Why Large Language Models Hallucinate When Machine Translating ‘in the Wild’

slatormarketing — 2023-05-12 07:20:39 UTC

Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated impressive machine translation (MT) capabilities, but new research shows they can generate different types of hallucinations compared to traditional models when deployed in real-world settings.

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Language Industry Intelligence for Service Providers

slatormarketing — 2023-05-16 09:47:33 UTC

Slator is the leader in news, research, advisory, and market intelligence for the translation, localization, interpreting, and language technology industry.

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United Language Group CEO Nic McMahon on Language Access and Outcomes

slatormarketing — 2023-06-02 07:46:37 UTC

Nic McMahon, CEO of United Language Group (ULG), joins SlatorPod to talk about the language service provider’s (LSP) mission in connecting language and culture to create meaningful outcomes.

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Meet the 100+ New Owners of Sandberg Translation Partners

slatormarketing — 2023-06-07 12:29:01 UTC

Ownership of Sandberg Translation Partners is now in the hands of its employees — more than 100 of them.

The UK-based language service provider (LSP) was previously owned by sole shareholders Jesper Sandberg and Anu Carnegie-Brown, and became an employee-owned trust (EOT) in May 2023.

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Dubbing for Top Youtube Creators with Unilingo CEO Farbod Mansorian

slatormarketing — 2023-06-09 09:32:02 UTC

Unilingo Founder and CEO, Farbod Mansorian, joins SlatorPod to talk about launching the leading dubbing provider for Youtube creators, enabling them to get billions of additional views.

As a regular consumer of YouTube, Farbod came across TED Talks, and after translating a talk for his mother, the idea to bring this to other non-English speaking communities was born. This idea evolved into Unilingo, where Farbod formed a team to work on dubbing YouTube videos so content creators can reach fans across the world.

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Google Proposes New Way to Boost Translation Performance of Large Language Models

slatormarketing — 2023-06-12 04:34:06 UTC

In a research paper published on May 19, 2023, Andrea Schioppa, Xavier Garcia, and Orhan Firat from Google demonstrate the benefits of incorporating cross-lingual supervision during pre-training large language models (LLMs).

As the Google researchers explained, LLMs are typically pre-trained using self-supervision, where models learn from unlabeled data without manual annotations. However, it has been observed that incorporating cross-lingual supervision — which involves aligned parallel data between source and target languages — during the pre-training of LLMs can improve their in-context learning abilities.

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The System That ‘Drastically Limits Expensive Translation’ Is Now in Effect

slatormarketing — 2023-06-14 06:56:08 UTC

The long-expected Unitary Patent (UP) system in Europe came into effect on June 1st, 2023. Over a decade in the making, it is a significant development in the world of patents. It was created to streamline patent processing, and the European Commission characterizes it as a system that “ends complex validation requirements and drastically limits expensive translation requirements in participating countries.”

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Proposed Edits to Minnesota Court Policies May Mean Pay Cuts for Remote Interpreters

slatormarketing — 2023-06-16 07:24:02 UTC

June is bound to be an interesting month for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The State Court Administrator will accept comments on proposed revisions to policies related to court interpreter pay and qualifications from June 1-26, 2023.

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In-Person Interpreting Remains a Growth Business, Propio CEO Marco Assis

slatormarketing — 2023-06-20 07:57:26 UTC

Propio Language Services is based in the US, and is the fastest-growing language service provider in its category in Slator’s Language Service Provider Index 2023, with 190% revenue growth in 2022 to USD 96m. At SlatorCon Remote, June 2023, and taking what he called “a quick break from AI and large language models,” Propio Language Services CEO Marco Assis set the stage for an insightful keynote address about the US interpreting market.

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GLOBO Buys Two Midwest Healthcare Interpreting Companies

slatormarketing — 2023-06-22 06:48:14 UTC

US-based interpreting provider GLOBO has completed not one but two acquisitions in 2023 so far. Both acquisitions, of All Access Interpreters (AAI) and LUNA Language Services, closed on March 31, 2023. However, the LUNA acquisition was only made public in June.

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Why FIFA Partnered with DeepL to Localize World Football (or Soccer!)

slatormarketing — 2023-06-26 07:18:20 UTC

In a panel discussion moderated by Andrew Smart, Slator Co-Founder and Commercial Director, DeepL Customer Success VP Céline Daley, FIFA’s Wilma Ritter (Head of Language Center) and Marco Studer (PM, Translation Technologist, and German Translator) explored how the governing body of world football worked with machine translation leader DeepL to keep up with the “super fast-moving FIFA.”

The discussion started with Ritter providing insights into the structure of FIFA’s localization organization, which manages various services such as interpretation, translation, video subtitling, editing, proofreading, publishing and editorial design. The department handles a wide range of documents for different channels, including FIFA.com, FIFA+, corporate documents, regulations, media releases, and books for the World Cup.

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Translate Plus Owner Publicis Joins Initiative to Authenticate Human-Produced Content

slatormarketing — 2023-06-30 09:59:14 UTC

The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), an initiative that aims to identify human-created content in a sea of AI, just gained a new member.

Multinational marketing and communications company Publicis Groupe announced in a June 5, 2023 press release that it would join the C2PA’s steering committee, whose ranks include Adobe, BBC, Intel, and Microsoft. Prior to Publicis, the most recent addition to the steering committee was Sony, in March 2022.

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European EFFORT Project: Service Provision Competence Essential for Translators

slatormarketing — 2023-07-04 04:37:26 UTC

On June 23, 2023, Slator attended the “Towards a European Framework of Reference for Translation” Multiplier Event at the University of Westminster, London. The European Framework for Translation (EFFORT) project began in September 2020 and is now in the dissemination stages before concluding in August 2023.

EFFORT’s goal is to develop a framework of the key competencies required in written translation similar to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is hoped the framework will be employed in academia and industry in the EU and beyond to “narrow the gap between learning outcomes in translator training and requirements in professional translation.”

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Hollywood-Grade AI Dubbing with Deepdub CEO Ofir Krakowski

slatormarketing — 2023-07-08 06:14:18 UTC

Deepdub Co-founder and CEO, Ofir Krakowski, joins SlatorPod to talk about the AI dubbing platform’s goal to make content more accessible through automation and human collaboration.

Ofir’s experience in the Israeli Air Force’s machine learning and innovation department led him to use his knowledge in deep learning and generative AI to co-found Deepdub with his brother, Nir.

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How to Harness Generative AI in Your Marketing

slatormarketing — 2023-07-13 05:10:51 UTC

Lean in — cautiously. That’s the advice that was offered by Spencer Lee, Head of AI Solutions and Email Marketing, and Simon Golding, Senior Digital Marketing Consultant at Intero Digital, during our recent workshop on the role of artificial intelligence in digital marketing, humanity, and practically everything in between.

Both agree that AI isn’t likely to outshine the human brain’s unique ability to take leaps of intuition or engage in truly strategic thinking. Nevertheless, AI’s impact isn’t trifling and needs to be taken seriously, especially given its sudden expansion.

Where DeepL Beats ChatGPT in Machine Translation with Graham Neubig

slatormarketing — 2023-07-17 05:20:11 UTC

In this week’s SlatorPod, we are joined by Graham Neubig, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss his research on multilingual natural language processing (NLP) and machine translation (MT).

Graham discusses the research at NeuLab, where they focus on various areas of NLP, including incorporating broad knowledge bases into NLP models and code generation.

AI Entertainment Localizer XL8 Acquires Transcription and Translation Provider AHT

slatormarketing — 2023-07-19 05:08:47 UTC

Machine translation (MT) and media localization startup XL8 announced on July 11, 2023, that it had acquired American High-Tech Transcription and Reporting, Inc. (AHT), a company that specializes in stenography, transcription, and translation for US government-related clients.

According to the press release, XL8 is “diversifying and growing its customer base beyond its media and entertainment roots,” setting its sights on new revenue streams and markets.

Transcreation and Generative AI with Jellyfish’s Rocio Martinez

slatormarketing — 2023-07-21 10:23:49 UTC

Rocio Martinez, VP of Language Services at Jellyfish, joins SlatorPod to talk about the role of creative content localization at the digital marketing agency.

Rocio explains that while the language services team at Jellyfish function as an LSP, their positioning in the market is broader, and they act as an internal solution provider that supports the various divisions within Jellyfish. She emphasizes the importance of connecting every part of the creative process, from creation to adaptation, and monitoring performance and optimization.

Language AI Products Are Mushrooming as Barriers to Entry Collapse

slatormarketing — 2023-07-24 07:34:37 UTC

A viral promo video featuring AI-enabled dubbing, lip-synching, and machine translation exemplifies how fast language AI products leveraging GPT-4 and a host of other generative AI multimodal technologies are proliferating.

The video, produced by a startup called Synchronicity Labs, shows podcaster Lex Fridman chatting with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg in Hindi.

Building a SaaS Product for Subtitling, Dubbing with Checksub Founder Florian Stègre

slatormarketing — 2023-07-27 11:00:46 UTC

In this week’s SlatorPod, we are joined by Florian Stègre, Founder of Checksub, to discuss how the SaaS platform powers subtitling and dubbing for SMEs and enterprise clients.

Florian’s entrepreneurial journey began after graduating from business school and founding video production company, ROOM Agency, which laid the foundation for Checksub.

Checksub primarily serves SMEs and enterprises, where they have the option to work with external providers in the video editor.

Research Shows How to Replicate ‘Translator Style’ in Literary Machine Translation

slatormarketing — 2023-08-01 10:02:59 UTC

Machine translation (MT) systems are mostly designed to serve the business-to-business and business-to-consumer domains. With machine translation’s increased sophistication, researchers are now taking on the final frontier of literary translation.

Ghent University’s MATEO Project Improves Access to Machine Translation Evaluation

slatormarketing — 2023-08-03 07:37:31 UTC

Machine translation quality estimation seeks to compare the quality of machine translations with reference translations using evaluation metrics. A team of researchers now says that despite the existence of several automatic metrics for this purpose, a unified and user-friendly approach to utilizing these metrics has been missing all along.

As Bram Vanroy, Arda Tezcan, and Lieve Macken from Ghent University explained in a 2023 research paper, similar platforms exist — such as Asiya Online, an interactive BLEU score evaluator by Tilde MT, MT-ComparEval, and MutNMT — but they are either not maintained or offer limited functionalities.

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Multilingual Customer Support SaaS Provider Language I/O Raises USD 8M in Series A1

slatormarketing — 2023-08-04 10:16:39 UTC

English into many other languages is a common enough request in the world of localization. But for SaaS provider Language I/O, that translation usually needs to take place in real time, with minimal human involvement.

Language I/O uses machine translation (MT) to enable monolingual (often English-speaking) customer support agents to communicate instantaneously with customers. And minimal human involvement is not just for the translation itself — the API is designed to require as little effort as possible from the customer support agents, too, who can use it within their familiar tools.

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1st International Conference of BLISS

slatormarketing — 2023-08-08 10:20:50 UTC

By BLISS (Brazilian Language Industry Association)

Aug 25 to Aug 26 Hotel Bourbon Ibirapuera – São Paulo

BLISS (Brazilian Language Industry Association), Brazil’s first association of language companies, was established in 2021 with the primary goal of fostering and preserving a robust association while championing the language industry on a national and global scale. By reinforcing the representation of the Brazilian market, it seeks to amplify its influence and expand its reach. BLISS is committed to catalyzing, advocating, and advancing initiatives designed to bridge the gap between language service providers, the industry workforce, and academia. The association actively disseminates knowledge on cutting-edge language service support technologies and strives to elevate our industry’s recognition. This initiative aims to ensure that both national and multinational corporations can confidently engage in acquiring language services, such as translation, localization, interpretation, proofreading, and content creation, in Brazil.

Plot Twist: Hollywood Strikes May Boost Demand for (Some) Localization

slatormarketing — 2023-08-09 05:51:48 UTC

As performers and writers continue their strike in Hollywood, entertainment-adjacent industries — including media-focused localization services providers (LSPs) — have started to feel a ripple effect.

In a mid-July 2023 trading update, UK-based LSP ZOO Digital reported lower-than-expected revenues: Since the strike has held up film and television production, demand for subtitling and dubbing from English into other languages has dipped.

With work on productions stalled in Hollywood, streaming giant Netflix has turned to local language films and TV series for new-to(-American)-audiences’ content.

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Unpacking the State-of-the-Art in Handwritten Text Recognition

slatormarketing — 2023-08-10 05:14:35 UTC

In an anachronistic quirk of artificial intelligence (AI), people may soon be able to see a new play by Lope de Vega, one of the foremost writers of Spain’s Golden Age. And no, this is not yet another case of ChatGPT being taken too far — it was written by the playwright himself.

La francesa Laura (The Frenchwoman Laura) may not be one of Lope de Vega’s greatest works, but the story of its discovery garnered plenty of attention when the news broke earlier this year. Once again, AI played the hero, facilitating the arduous process of authorship attribution by digitizing the handwritten text for stylometric analysis.

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ZOO Digital CEO on How Hollywood Strikes and AI Will Impact Media Localization

slatormarketing — 2023-08-12 10:26:06 UTC

On August 10, 2023, UK-based media localization provider ZOO Digital released results for full-year 2023 (FY23), which ended March 31, 2023.

ZOO recorded its fourth consecutive year of strong top-line growth, with revenues increasing 28% to USD 90.3m. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to USD 15.5m, and EBITDA margin increased to 17.1%.

Revenues from media localization (subtitling and dubbing) increased 34% to USD 56.6m, while the company’s media services segment contributed USD 32.1m, an increase of 22% from the previous year.

15 US Attorneys General Object to Human-Free Machine Translation of Emergency Alerts

slatormarketing — 2023-08-14 06:13:55 UTC

In a June 21, 2023 proposal, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pitched expanded language access for wireless emergency alerts (WEAs), the automated text messages cell phone users receive related to geographically-targeted severe weather events.

Meta Warns Its Latest Large Language Model ‘May Not Be Suitable’ for Non-English Use

slatormarketing — 2023-08-16 05:52:27 UTC

Meta is back with a new large language model (LLM) — Llama 2, which was released via a research paper published in July 2023. Llama 2 is the successor to Llama 1, which Meta introduced in February 2023.

In a move that Yann LeCun, VP and Chief AI Scientist at Meta, described as “huge” in a July 18 tweet, the tech giant has chosen to make Llama 2 both open source and available for free for research and commercial use. Users will therefore be able to start building on Llama 2.

LanguageWire Acquires Finnish Translation and Interpreting Provider Delingua

slatormarketing — 2023-08-17 05:20:04 UTC

On August 3, 2023, Denmark-headquartered language service provider (LSP) LanguageWire announced it has acquired Finnish translation and interpreting provider Delingua. The terms of the transaction, which closed on July 31, 2023, are undisclosed.

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Can I Use Chatgpt for Translation?

slatormarketing — 2023-08-17 10:09:03 UTC

Yes, you can use Chatgpt for translation. After OpenAI’s ChatGPT was released in November 2022 it has taken the world by storm, including the language translation and localization industry, a USD 27bn market.

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Microsoft Kills Off Beloved Language Portal

slatormarketing — 2023-08-18 04:16:29 UTC

Less than four years after Google shelved its Translator Toolkit, in 2019, Microsoft has announced that it will shut down its online language portal.

At its core, the Microsoft Language Portal is a multilingual online dictionary of computer-related terms. It also features free downloads of localization style guides and translations of user interface text. Originally created for internal use, it was made public in 2009.

Available in “nearly 100 languages,” Microsoft does note that “the number of terms will differ from language to language due to varying levels of localization.”

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LSP Performance Check, Llama 2, Phrase, Language I/O, LanguageWire

slatormarketing — 2023-08-18 04:17:04 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news from over the past month, where NWN Carousel, a Massachusetts-based cloud communications company, secured a USD 6.5 million contract with Baltimore, Maryland, to provide AI-powered multilingual emergency 9-1-1 services.

Meta has unveiled Llama 2, its latest large language model, trained on 40% more data. Despite its extensive training, the model’s focus on English data and limited coverage of other languages might restrict its suitability for non-English language applications.

In a financial results round-up, Straker Translations reported a 2% revenue growth with increased revenues from IBM and strong demand in Europe. After a successful 2022, ZOO Digital is now facing headwinds from Hollywood’s writers and actors strike. The pod also checks in on Keywords Studios’ and Honyaku Center’s financials.

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Inside DeepL: The World’s Fastest-Growing, Most Secretive Machine Translation Company

slatormarketing — 2023-08-22 04:36:49 UTC

What makes DeepL stand out in the world of machine translation? Released in late-summer 2017, DeepL’s free web translator offered seven European languages and arrived with the claim that it had outperformed big tech on quality by a factor of 3:1.

Journalists across Europe agreed. They said DeepL was “well disposed to grasping the sense of the sentence rather than being led astray by a literal translation”; that it produced more “French-sounding” expressions; and that its tool had outdone all the tech giants, raising the bar for machine translation.

While reactions from the language industry to DeepL’s quality claims were more measured, the company quickly gained a foothold in the market; and traffic to its web translator skyrocketed. Today, at press time, DeepL is the 146th most visited website globally based on Alexa and more than a billion people have used its services.

Why Netflix Shut Down Its Translation Portal Hermes

slatormarketing — 2023-08-22 04:43:16 UTC

In response to soaring content localization needs, online streaming giant Netflix launched a recruitment drive to attract fresh translation talent in March 2017. The program, named Hermes, was billed as “the first online subtitling and translation test and indexing system by a major content creator,” and was advertising the fact that “Netflix is Looking for the Best Translators Around the Globe.”

At that time, Netflix movies were being translated into more than 20 languages, and the scale of the localization was on overdrive following the launch of the service globally just a year earlier in January 2016.

By March 2018, one year after the Hermes launch, Netflix had issued a statement on its website to announce that the program was being closed. The notification read: “we have reached our capacity for each one of the language tests due to the rapid popularity and response from applicants all over the world. Therefore we are closing the platform to future testing at this time.”

We Tested Google Bard on Machine Translation

slatormarketing — 2023-08-23 04:44:15 UTC

If you plan to tinker with Bard’s translation capabilities, be prepared for some self-aware caveats, as Google’s large language model (LLM) is “still working to learn more languages.”

Google reminds users repeatedly that, as an experiment, Bard’s responses may be inaccurate or inappropriate. “When in doubt, use the ‘Google it’ button to check Bard’s responses,” Google recommends.

Initially rolled out in the US and the UK, Google VP and General Manager Sissie Hsiao shared in a May 10, 2023 blog post that Bard is being opened up to over 180 countries and territories, and “on track to support 40 languages soon,” though no timeline was provided.

The Slator 2023 Language Service Provider Index

slatormarketing — 2023-08-24 08:09:24 UTC

The Slator Language Service Provider Index (LSPI) is a ranking and an index of the world’s largest translation, localization, interpreting, and language technology providers.

As in the 2022 edition, participants in the Slator 2023 LSPI are listed in order of revenue (in USD for 2022). The ranking is supplemented with information relating to each company, such as 2021 revenues, year-on-year growth, corporate headquarters, ownership, and financial year-end.

Consistent with previous years, Slator has segmented the landscape of providers into four distinct groups.

Product Labeling Requirements: What You Need To Know

slatormarketing — 2023-08-25 06:38:50 UTC

People like to say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” There’s one problem — most of them are lying. They judge not only books but products of all sorts based on their packaging. In fact, at least a third of product purchase decision-making is based on packaging. That’s why it’s so important to get your product labeling right.

Getting it right includes three key factors: cultural fit, accurate translation (where necessary), and compliance with local regulations.

A successful product label is more than just text. It’s like a mini-advertisement for your product. And like any advertisement, if you don’t take the local culture into account, your sales may suffer for it.

US City Replaces Language Service Provider with AI in Multi-Million Dollar Contract

slatormarketing — 2023-08-26 08:41:22 UTC

Language Diversity and Effective Communication: Public Service Interpreting in Focus

slatormarketing — 2023-08-28 07:01:20 UTC

In an increasingly interconnected world, language diversity has become a defining characteristic of modern society. As people from different linguistic backgrounds come together for various purposes, the need for effective communication is paramount. This is where the role of public service interpreting comes into play.

What are the current hot topics in Natural Language Processing (NLP)

slatormarketing — 2023-08-29 05:28:12 UTC

Please select the topics you find most interesting: For more information about NLP, visit Slator's Natural languge Processing updates and News.

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Next Generation Localization Software with Phrase CEO Georg Ell

slatormarketing — 2023-08-30 04:47:00 UTC

Georg Ell, CEO of Phrase, joins SlatorPod to talk about key moments since he joined the localization platform in May 2022, merging Memsource into the Phrase brand, and the opportunities of AI-driven growth of content requiring localization.

Georg discusses Phrase’s product offering, which includes machine translation (MT) aggregator Phrase Translate and proprietary MT engine Phrase NextMT, where they provide customers with flexibility, neutrality, and solutions that align with their localization needs and varying maturity levels.

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Should Translators Give Discounts for Typos?

slatormarketing — 2023-08-31 07:02:55 UTC

In July 2023, the US Screen Actors Guild joined 11,000 film and television writers in their ongoing strike over contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The strike has caused a halt in film and television production, and it has impacted media localization companies.

The strike continues in August 2023, and many major production releases and projects have been postponed. The technology side of the multilingual audiovisual industry, however, moves ahead in speed and product proliferation. At the same time, legal concerns over AI-enabled automation, such as who owns a voice that can now be so easily synthesized, continue to be the subject of many debates and rants on social media.

Transforming Your Blog Into a Powerful Lead Generator: Proven Strategies and Best Practices

slatormarketing — 2023-08-31 20:32:43 UTC

Slator and Intero Digital invite you to join us for Transforming Your Blog Into a Powerful Lead Generator: Proven Strategies and Best Practices at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT / 6 PM CEST on September 6, 2023. Learn how your blog can supercharge your lead generation efforts.

Are you struggling to turn your blog into a thriving lead generation machine? Do you dream of attracting a flood of high-quality prospects to your business through your content?
If so, our upcoming workshop is precisely what you need!

The Language of UX: Course for Enterprise & LSPs

slatormarketing — 2023-09-04 05:09:48 UTC

According to the recently launched Slator 2023 Language Industry Market Report, in terms of localization market size, Technology is one of the three largest verticals with a share of 14.73% ($4.11 billion of buyer spend). The global open API market size was worth $2.39 billion in 2021 expected to reach $ 13.21 billion by 2030, and the global software market size was valued at $583.47 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2023 to 2030. Localization will play a big role in this growth, so you better be well prepared!

This 4-session, intensive online interactive training course will give you an in-depth look into the thought processes and workflows of app and software teams, designed to give maximum value for LSP stakeholders.

Join the course to learn all about the organizational structures, frameworks, and terminologies used by those teams as they design user experiences. Learn how to communicate with product teams and maximize the ROI you can provide to your clients as localization facilitators in the app and software market.

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ATC-EUATC Ethical Business Summit

slatormarketing — 2023-09-05 06:31:32 UTC

What exactly is ethical, sustainable business for language service companies?

How can you build and grow a successful business while doing good for the environment, your team, your clients, and your suppliers? What do diversity, equity and inclusion mean in our multicultural and multilingual context?

The Ethical Business Summit is organised by the UK’s Association of Translation Companies in collaboration with the EUATC to bring language service company owners and managers from across the UK, Europe and the world together with sustainability experts and language service buyers to discuss topical issues in a rapidly changing industry.

ChatGPT Translation Quality Reality Check

slatormarketing — 2023-09-06 10:20:55 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where amid ChatGPT‘s new enterprise launch, Florian tested ChatGPT’s translation quality and came across mistranslations and awkward phrasing.

Florian highlights the launch of the Slator Pro Guide: Subtitling and Captioning, providing an overview of its content and use cases. The discussion shifted to Meta’s latest release SeamlessM4T which handles various translation-related tasks, including speech recognition, speech-to-speech translation, and more, across 100+ languages.

Networking Days 2023

slatormarketing — 2023-09-07 05:51:40 UTC

Welcome to Networking Days (ND), the flagship event that marked the inception of ELIA back in 2007. Designed to bring together our esteemed members and industry stakeholders, ND2023 holds its place in the market and catalyses learning, knowledge-sharing, and networking. In our continuous pursuit to enhance the event experience, we embarked on an exciting transformation last year, adopting a fresh and unconventional “un-conference style” approach that fosters even greater exchange and interaction.

The revamped structure of ND offers a dynamic blend of Keynote presentations, engaging discussion groups, and a vibrant community, all geared towards fostering the sharing of valuable information and experiences amongst industry experts. It’s not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about building lasting connections that can significantly benefit YOU!

We are thrilled to present the theme for this edition of Networking Days:
Hitting the ceiling? The next step in your company’s growth journey.

Join us at ND 2023 to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of learning, sharing, networking, and, of course, having fun!

Monsters, Aliens, and Lip-Synced Dubbing with MARZ CEO Jonathan Bronfman

slatormarketing — 2023-09-08 06:27:07 UTC

“The face is the uncanny valley. The nuance and detail in the face and the way it moves is a very difficult thing to animate,” Jonathan Bronfman, CEO of MARZ explains on SlatorPod.

Canada-based MARZ, which stands for Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies, was founded in 2018 to leverage AI and bring quantifiable metrics like time and cost to the business of visual effects (VFX).

Bronfman recounts how their research for Vanity AI, a solution that creates effects such as de-aging, cosmetic, wig, and prosthetic fixes, led to them becoming an “expert at the face” and launching LipDub AI, a solution to solve the “mismatch between spoken word and visuals for viewers”.

Voice Actors Win Battle, But Face War on Voice Cloning in Gaming

slatormarketing — 2023-09-09 08:40:57 UTC

Hi-Rez Studios must have figured it would be easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

When details of the game developer’s new contract went public, the company faced an uproar on social media from fans and voice actors alike — specifically, the clause allowing Hi-Rez to simulate actors’ voices in case of death or incapacitation.

“We’ll never say never in terms of use of AI, in part because ‘AI’ is much too broad an umbrella that captures a massive range of potential use cases, and in part because I can’t predict the future for AI in 3 months much less 30 years,” President Stewart Chisam tweeted in August 2023 after revealing an updated rider (i.e. an addition to their vendor contract).

YouTube Launches a Multilingual Health Video Creator Program Using Machine Dubbing

slatormarketing — 2023-09-12 04:20:41 UTC

On September 7, 2023, Dr. Garth Graham announced on YouTube’s official blog the launch of “THE-IQ Creator Program,” a contest for creators of health-related videos, and a pilot for Aloud, a multilingual machine dubbing tool available to selected early access testers on YouTube.

Dr. Graham is YouTube Health’s director/global head, and THE-IQ stands for “Tackling Health Equity Through Information Quality,” a health equity program established by Google in September 2022.

Aloud was introduced as part of Google’s Area 120 In-house Incubator in March 2022, and is available in English, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The tool works by separating audio and using machine translation (MT) and speech synthesis technologies.

Winning Translation and Localization RFPs with memoQ RFP’s Mark Shriner

slatormarketing — 2023-09-14 10:05:00 UTC

Mark Shriner, Strategic Sales Director of memoQ, and now CEO of memoQ RFP, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities of request for proposals (RFPs) in the language industry.

Mark explains that enterprise language services RFPs tend to focus on language pairs and pricing, while language technology RFPs delve deep into product features, integrations, and security.

Mark talks about the complexities when responding to RFPs as different departments within an organization may need to provide answers, making coordination challenging.

Google Introduces a Fresh Multilingual Machine Translation Model for Under-Resourced Languages

slatormarketing — 2023-09-20 07:51:35 UTC

On September 9, 2023, Google released a 10.7 billion parameter multilingual machine translation (MT) model trained on a new dataset called MADLAD-400 (Multilingual And Document-Level Large Audited Dataset).

MADLAD-400 is a manually audited, general domain monolingual document-level dataset covering 419 languages. The objective behind creating MADLAD-400 was to provide valuable training data for multilingual natural language processing (NLP) tasks like MT and language modeling.

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Writer, Inc. Secures $100 Million in Series B Funding Round

slatormarketing — 2023-09-21 09:04:59 UTC

San Francisco, CA based Writer, Inc., an enterprise generative AI company announced on September 18, 2023 that it has secured USD 100m in Series B funding. The company stated that these funds will be used to further invest in industry-specific large language models (LLMs) and add a few more corporate-focused capabilities to its platform.

Co-founder and 2017 SlatorCon speaker, May Habib, started the company in 2012 as a multilingual content management technology provider. It was formerly known as Qordoba, Inc. and became Writer, Inc. in August 2020.

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Three Persuasive Reasons to Participate in the TAUS Annual Conference

slatormarketing — 2023-09-25 06:21:44 UTC

As the fall conference season approaches, the dedicated TAUS team is putting in tremendous effort to create a memorable event in Salt Lake City, Utah, scheduled for October 4-6. The central theme of this year's conference is "Change." We firmly believe that 2023 will be a pivotal year, marked by transformation, setting the stage for numerous shifts in business models and the production of multilingual content that we can anticipate in the near future.

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The 2023 Slator Report on the Language Industry Market

slatormarketing — 2023-09-25 20:26:15 UTC

Slator's 2023 Language Industry Market Report, spanning 140 pages, offers a thorough perspective on the worldwide language services and language technology sector. Slator's research indicates that this industry represented an addressable market worth USD 27.9 billion in 2022.

ModernMT V7 is Leading the Charge for Generative AI in Translation with Translated

slatormarketing — 2023-09-27 07:20:06 UTC

As machine translation (MT) keeps progressing and reaching new domains like e-commerce, global collaboration, and customer support, individuals invested in the future of localization are turning their attention to generative artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, they are exploring large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT.

Unlike MT, LLMs prioritize fluency over accuracy. But while LLMs show promising results in improving the fluency of translations, they can produce hallucinations, i.e. output that is inaccurate or unrelated to the input data. With the latest release of ModernMT (V7), Translated has introduced a novel technique to increase the accuracy of neural MT models, called “Trust Attention,” which can also be used to address reliability within generative AI models.

Pioneering Progress with AI Advancements

slatormarketing — 2023-09-28 06:22:22 UTC

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping the speed of innovation. The promise held by these technologies lies in their unparalleled ability to accelerate innovation. Recently, Welocalize held conversations with leaders from more than 40 of the world's largest companies across various sectors, including life sciences, software, and travel, to gain insights into their views on the evolving business landscape influenced by LLMs.

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Spotify Unveils Voice Translation, ALC Recap, and Straker Buyback

slatormarketing — 2023-09-29 04:24:46 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where Spotify launched AI-powered voice translation for podcast creators.

Esther gives a recap of the ALC 21st Annual Summit in Portland, where she presented key findings from the 2023 ALC Survey.

The duo discussed the addition of Basque, Catalan, and Galician as official languages in the Spanish Congress. However, Spain’s efforts to make these languages official at the European Union level were put on hold.

#LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator #TranslationNews #SlatorNews #LanguageTechnology #TranslationTrends #LocalizationIndustry #GlobalTranslation #TranslationInnovation #LanguageServices #TranslationTech #LanguageIndustryInsights #LanguageSolutions

Transcribing 20 Million Minutes of Audio and Video Speech-to-Text with Sebastien Pare

slatormarketing — 2023-10-03 07:06:32 UTC

Sebastien Pare, CEO of VIQ Solutions, joins SlatorPod to discuss the evolution of transcription for multi-speaker content in challenging legal and regulatory settings.

Sebastien explained that VIQ initially started in Canada and expanded to other Commonwealth countries, focusing on courts thanks to their need for advanced audio and video solutions.

The conversation delved into the challenges of working with multi-speaker content and Sebastien highlighted the importance of AI in enhancing transcription accuracy, especially in industries where the quality of the source material varies widely.

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Slator Pro Guide: Artificial Intelligence in Translation

slatormarketing — 2023-10-04 04:19:31 UTC

Slator’s Pro Guide: Translation AI is a must-have for language service providers and localization teams, providing a concise snapshot of the latest practical applications of large language models (LLMs) in translation.

Find out how LLMs can be used to enhance translation quality, streamline workflows, optimize linguistic assets, produce customized, industry-specific translations with ease, and more.

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Unlocking Global Opportunities: TAUS Annual Conference 2023 for Translation and Localization

slatormarketing — 2023-10-06 09:51:26 UTC

Attend the translation and localization industry’s leading events, network with thought leaders, and grow your career and business online.

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Language Weaver Live 2023

slatormarketing — 2023-10-09 04:32:39 UTC

Join industry experts as they share insights on solving multilingual challenges with the latest AI advances.

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Three Persuasive Arguments for Excluding Developers from the Translation Process [2024]

slatormarketing — 2023-10-11 05:27:53 UTC

Have you ever been through the process of localization before? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just venturing into localization for the first time, you’ve probably encountered some frustrations along the way.

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Darin Goble of Welocalize Envisions AI and Large Language Models Transforming Innovation

slatormarketing — 2023-10-13 06:36:21 UTC

Darin Goble, Head of Solutions & Solutions Engineering at Welocalize, spoke about technology and innovation during SlatorCon Zurich 2023, providing an overview of several aspects of innovation in the context of AI and large language models (LLMs). He also touched on the many unanswered questions about the impact of these disruptive technologies on the language industry.

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Navigating the Prospects and Hurdles of Localizing in the MENA Region

slatormarketing — 2023-10-14 09:12:29 UTC

The priorities for expansion efforts can vary depending on a company's initial location, impacting both language service buyers and language service providers (LSPs).

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Transforming Website Translation: The Power of Google’s AI Tool, Bard

slatormarketing — 2023-10-16 05:51:55 UTC

Google Bard translation is your AI chatbot sidekick! It’s a powerful tool from Google that talks like a human, thanks to its natural language processing and machine learning. Bard can amp up your website, app, or messaging platform by giving users life-like responses. Plus, it turbocharges Google search. So, think of Bard as your conversational secret weapon!

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

Adobe's Foray into Language AI with 'Dub Dub Dub

slatormarketing — 2023-10-20 07:07:32 UTC

Florian and Esther Dive into the Language Industry Highlights of the Week, Reflecting on the Impact of SlatorCon Zurich 2023. The event showcased a rising fascination with AI-powered translation technologies and the industry's endeavor to establish itself as a leader in enterprise content lifecycle management.

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

Cease Employing the Phrase Full Post-Editing with Jakub Absolon

slatormarketing — 2023-10-23 04:33:32 UTC

Jakub Absolon, the CEO of ASAP-translation.com, collaborates with SlatorPod to provide insights on the changing AI landscape within the language industry and the significance of post-editing in the translation process.

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

Adobe Provides a Glimpse of Upcoming AI Dubbing Feature

slatormarketing — 2023-10-26 05:05:39 UTC

When it comes to naming AI projects, Adobe is a strong contender for the best title. During the Adobe MAX creativity conference in October 2023, Adobe offered a preview of its newest AI innovations in their early stages.

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

Bryan Murphy, the CEO of Smartling, on Embracing the Language AI Opportunity

slatormarketing — 2023-10-28 06:25:35 UTC

Bryan Murphy, the CEO of Smartling, appears on SlatorPod to provide insights into the leading language technology company's role as a comprehensive cloud-based language AI solution. Bryan discusses his software and e-commerce background and how he became a part of Smartling to harness technology within the translation and localization industry.

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Translation of languages with limited resources can potentially jeopardize the safety of large language models.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-01 09:24:19 UTC

A research paper published on October 3, 2023, has brought to light a vulnerability in the safety mechanisms of large language models (LLMs).

Zheng-Xin Yong, Cristina Menghini, and Stephen H. Bach from Brown University demonstrated that “simply translating unsafe inputs to low-resource natural languages using Google Translate is sufficient to bypass safeguards and elicit harmful responses” from LLMs.

The researchers conducted an evaluation across 12 languages with varying levels of linguistic resources — low-resource (LRL), mid-resource (MRL), and high-resource (HRL) languages — using the most recent version of GPT-4,

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The focus of the American Translators Association Annual Conference in 2023 will be on technology and education within the field.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-03 05:19:04 UTC

From October 25-28, 2023, hundreds of attendees gathered in Miami for the 64th Annual Conference held by the American Translators Association (ATA).

The buzzy, collegial atmosphere was buoyed by a full schedule, with up to 10 presentations held simultaneously during session windows each day. Attendance for individual presentations varied by topic, but also by presentation language and knowledge or experience prerequisites (i.e., content appropriate for “all levels” versus beginner, intermediate, or advanced).

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

The Transformation of Multilingual SEO Through Generative AI with Pablo Navascués

slatormarketing — 2023-11-06 09:52:09 UTC

Pablo Navascués, Managing Director of global content and SEO agency Key Content, joins SlatorPod to discuss the impact of generative AI on content creation and SEO.

Pablo explains how content strategy and SEO strategy have become more interconnected, emphasizing the need for high-quality, user-oriented content.

#WebsiteTranslation, #GoogleAI, #Bard, #TranslationTool, #AIInnovation, #LanguageTransformation, #LanguageTranslation, #SlatorCon, #SlatorPod, #LanguageData, #Slator

Slator Pro Guide: Expanding a Key Account for Language Service Providers (LSP)

slatormarketing — 2023-11-07 04:38:29 UTC

The comprehensive 25-page Slator Pro Guide: Scaling an LSP Key Account is an invaluable tool for language service providers (LSPs) aiming to elevate smaller client connections into substantial, high-value relationships. This guide delineates a series of strategies and resources that LSPs can utilize to transition minor accounts into significant partnerships.

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

Compensation for Translators, Authors, and Publishers Following Danish Court Decision

slatormarketing — 2023-11-08 04:41:24 UTC

Translators, authors, and publishers in Denmark will receive approximately DKK 80m (EUR 10.7m) in payout from a lawsuit against the country’s state-owned library service, Nota.

As the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL) reported in October 2023, the Danish Authors’ Society, the Danish Publishers’ Society, and Copydan, a collective management organization for authors and publishers of texts, sued Nota in 2021.

#WebsiteTranslation #GoogleAI #Bard #TranslationTool #AIInnovation #LanguageTransformation #LanguageTranslation #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator

Conferences and Events Focused on Translation and Localization

slatormarketing — 2023-11-09 05:35:04 UTC

Participate in top industry events for translation and localization, connect with key figures, and expand your professional network and business online.

#TranslationEvents #LocalizationConferences #SlatorCon #SlatorPod #LanguageData #Slator #ProfessionalNetworking #IndustryEvents #OnlineBusinessGrowth #KeyFigures #NetworkingOpportunities #ProfessionalDevelopment #LanguageIndustry

The SPEAK Act Proposal Seeks Insights from the Language Industry Regarding Telehealth Access.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-10 09:48:14 UTC

A newly introduced bill to improve access to telehealth services for Americans with limited English proficiency (LEP) calls for language industry professionals and organizations to share their insights and experience.

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) introduced the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act on October 24, 2023. The bill has bipartisan support from 15 cosponsors, among them 11 Democrats and four Republicans from Alabama, Arizona, California, Texas, New York, and Nevada.

A leading technology company in China suggests a novel approach to enhance word auto-completion in CAT (Computer-Aided Translation) tools.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-14 04:44:29 UTC

In a research paper published on October 24, 2023, a group of researchers from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tencent AI Lab highlighted the importance of word-level auto-completion (WLAC) in computer-assisted translation (CAT) and proposed an effective approach to enhance its performance.

Traditionally, WLAC has played a “crucial role in computer-assisted translation”, serving as an available tool for translators aiming to improve efficiency. As the researchers noted, “effective auto-completion has the potential to reduce keystrokes by at least 60% during the translation process.”

Translation AI Marks a Pivotal Moment in the German Parliament

slatormarketing — 2023-11-16 06:13:17 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with the release of Slator’s new Pro Guide: Scaling an LSP Key Account.

The duo analyzed the job requirements and responsibilities for an AI Localization Analyst at Chubb, an insurance company.

Florian discusses when he, for the first time, realized he briefly fell for a third-party-created video. A speech by Joana Cotar, a member of Germany’s lower house of parliament, was translated and lip-synced into English using AI.

#translationevents #localizationconferences #slatorcon #slatorpod #languagedata #slator #professionalnetworking #industryevents #onlinebusinessgrowth #keyfigures #networkingopportunities #professionaldevelopment #languageindustry

Why Cost Per Word in Translation is Obsolete: A Conversation with Diego Antista, CEO of GetGloby

slatormarketing — 2023-11-20 05:32:07 UTC

Diego Antista, Co-Founder and CEO of GetGloby, joins SlatorPod to talk about the complexity of translating and transcreating digital ad campaigns.

Diego shares a pivotal moment when he discovered that the cost of translating campaigns for multicultural audiences was a significant barrier for advertisers, leading to the creation of GetGloby with fellow former Googler, Juan Fusoni.

The number of households in the United States where English is not the primary language continues to increase.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-22 05:50:15 UTC

The US Census estimates the country’s population to be approaching 336 million people. That’s about 3 million people more than when Slator last analyzed the 2021 data in November 2022. The data showed that close to 68 million out of the total US population of 333 million spoke a language other than English at home.

The data released by the US Census in October 2023 through the American Community Survey (ACS) shows no difference in the estimate of the total number of people who speak a language other than English at home, putting it still at about 68 million, with 29.6 million of those people identified as having limited English proficiency (LEP).

However, the ACS tables containing a breakdown of languages other than English spoken at home reveal an increase in the number of LEP households (the ACS figures are based not on individuals but rather “households,” per the methodology used by the US Census for polling residents in a dwelling, whether they are members of a family or not).

#translationevents, #localizationconferences, #slatorcon, #slatorpod, #languagedata, #slator, #professionalnetworking, #industryevents, #onlinebusinessgrowth, #keyfigures, #networkingopportunities, #professionaldevelopment, #languageindustry

The American Translators Association has released a statement addressing the topic of Artificial Intelligence.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-24 07:45:54 UTC

The American Translators Association (ATA) has issued a statement on artificial intelligence in the language industry.

“ATA believes it is important for everyone involved in language services to understand the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, as well as the transformative impact it is having on the T&I professions,” ATA tweeted by way of introduction.

The organization released the statement on November 8, 2023, less than two weeks after ATA’s October 2023 annual conference, held in Miami. A significant portion of sessions focused on technology, from machine translation and tech-enhanced translation quality management to large language models and generative AI. More specifically, sessions for interpreters touched on live captioning, machine dubbing, and ChatGPT.

Europe rejected Google's machine translation patent for an unexpected reason.

slatormarketing — 2023-11-28 04:34:45 UTC

Google secured a patent for its Neural Machine Translation (MT) in the United States back in 2017. Conversely, on the European front, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected the application on October 30, 2023. This decision came eight years and seven days after the initial submission, following a thorough review and multiple appeals. The rejection was based on the assertion that it did not demonstrate an "inventive step."

Slator Managing Change Workshop : Translation and Localization Conferences and Events

slatormarketing — 2023-12-04 10:32:02 UTC

Slator Managing Change enables you to manage change and innovation in a crisis to ensure your business survives and grows.

Slator Design Thinking Webinar : Translation and Localization Conferences and Events

slatormarketing — 2023-12-05 05:43:49 UTC

Slator invites you to watch the On Demand Video of the webinar delivered to Slator’s audience on June 25, 2020 by Chris Elkin, Founder of Doodle Brands.

Google claims that Gemini outperforms OpenAI in the realm of automatic speech translation.

slatormarketing — 2023-12-09 08:25:27 UTC

One year after the launch of ChatGPT by Microsoft-backed OpenAI, Google is launching Gemini in an attempt to regain the upper hand in AI. Google CEO Sundar Pichai called the natively multimodal Gemini 1.0 the company’s “most capable and general AI model yet.”

But claims about Gemini’s performance are not limited to comparisons with Google’s products. An introductory blog post by Google pointedly states that Gemini surpasses ChatGPT-4V’s state-of-the-art performance “on a range of multimodal benchmarks,” including automatic speech recognition (ASR) and automatic speech translation.

The previous SOTA models for those particular tasks belonged to competitor OpenAI’s Whisper (versions 1 and 2, respectively).

European Parliament Looks to Hire Intercultural and Language Professionals

slatormarketing — 2023-12-12 05:19:34 UTC

The European Parliament has announced an open competition for the recruitment of intercultural and language professionals for permanent positions within the Directorate-General for Translation (DG TRAD). The opportunity is extended to individuals proficient in German, Croatian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, and Slovenian.

Intense Duel in Automated Speech Translation

slatormarketing — 2023-12-14 06:04:09 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with the release of Slator’s Pro Guide: Solution Sales for Language Service Providers and more exciting research to come.

The duo talk about the latest in language AI, with OpenAI gaining traction as a potential default for machine translation, and the firing and rehiring of CEO Sam Altman. Meanwhile, the European Patent Office has denied Google’s patent application for neural machine translation.

Intense Duel in Automated Speech Translation

slatormarketing — 2023-12-15 07:20:08 UTC

Florian and Esther review the language industry news for the week, highlighting the launch of Slator's Pro Guide: Solution Sales for Language Service Providers and teasing upcoming exciting research.

Argos Multilingual designates Alexander Ulichnowski as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

slatormarketing — 2023-12-20 06:30:44 UTC

In a strategic move that has sent ripples through the language services industry, Argos Multilingual recently announced the appointment of Alexander Ulichnowski as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This decision marks a significant milestone in the company's journey and is poised to shape the future trajectory of Argos Multilingual.

The Language Industry’s Key Hires of 2023

slatormarketing — 2023-12-28 08:33:16 UTC

In the dynamic landscape of the language industry, the significance of strategic hiring cannot be overstated. As we delve into 2023, the sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by technological advancements, globalization, and an increased demand for multilingual content.

According to the CIOL White Paper on AI, 'Languages are the Ultimate Human Meta Skill

slatormarketing — 2024-01-02 11:56:26 UTC

The Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) is the latest organization of language professionals to take a public stance on AI’s impact — both potential and already observed — on the translation industry.

The European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL, in French) published a statement On November 15, 2023, partly in response to ongoing negotiations related to the legal terms of the proposed European AI Act. CEATL’s statement highlighted issues related to the use of copyrighted material for commercial use and transparency requirements for AI companies.

Slator Q1 2024 Research Briefing

slatormarketing — 2024-01-05 09:03:13 UTC

The Slator Research team provides a brief outlook on key 2024 themes and revisits recent coverage highlights.

The team will share key findings from recent reports such as our brand new Media Localization into English Pro Guide, 2024 Interpreting Technology and AI Report, Solution Sales for Language Service Providers Pro Guide, Scaling an LSP Key Account Pro Guide, and Subtitling and Captioning Report. We will also provide an outlook of what you can expect from Slator Research in H1 2024 and share tour perspective on key market drivers in the coming months.

Join us to also learn more about how to make the most of your Slator subscription.

This briefing is free and open to everyone.

Does Google's Gemini excel in machine translation?

slatormarketing — 2024-01-09 10:34:54 UTC

In a paper published on December 18, 2023, researchers Syeda Nahida Akter, Zichun Yu, Aashiq Muhamed, Tianyue Ou, Alex Bäuerle, Ángel Alexander Cabrera, Krish Dholakia, Chenyan Xiong, and Graham Neubig from Carnegie Mellon University and BerriAI explored the translation abilities of Google’s Gemini, highlighting it as a “valuable tool.”

Future of Translation: Crowdin’s Approach and the Role of LLM

slatormarketing — 2024-01-15 05:24:53 UTC

I recently came across an article by Arnaud Rinquin of Slite entitled “How we skipped conventional translation tools“. This article caught my attention because Crowdin is a translation tool. For now, let’s just use one fact from the article: it has been proven that LLM can produce 95% of ready-to-publish translations in real-life UI localization projects. Conventional NMT did about 30%.

DeepL: Revolutionizing Machine Translation with Deep Learning

slatormarketing — 2024-01-18 06:10:37 UTC

DeepL has harnessed the power of deep learning to elevate machine translation to exceptional heights. Join us on a language-producing journey as we solve the transformative journey of DeepL, where cutting-edge technology converges with the intricacies of language, shaping the future of global communication. Get ready to witness a balance of bytes and languages, as DeepL takes center stage in the dazzling world of artificial intelligence and translation.

DeepL: Revolutionizing Machine Translation with Deep Learning

slatormarketing — 2024-01-22 06:00:32 UTC

Globalization Partners International (GPI), a distinguished provider of comprehensive translation services encompassing website, software, and document translation, proudly unveils its latest innovation—the Translation Services Connector for HCL Digital Experience Platform.

Recently, GPI highlighted the strategic partnership with HCL and the introduction of a powerful translation connector designed to streamline the management of multi-language websites on the HCL DX platform. With this innovative solution, users can effortlessly launch and oversee global websites, achieving heightened efficiency and maximizing return on investment by significantly reducing the time and costs associated with translation processes.

GPI's Translation Services Connector caters to diverse content translation workflows, offering seamless integration of AI-powered Neural Machine Translation and Human Translation Team options, thereby revolutionizing the translation landscape for enhanced user experience and global reach.

The United Nations is seeking a new head of interpretation in Geneva.

slatormarketing — 2024-01-24 07:59:06 UTC

In January 2024, the United Nations Division of Conference Management issued a vacancy notice for the position of Chief of Interpretation Service, located in Geneva, Switzerland. This division operates under the UN Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) and is open for applications until February 2, 2024.

PGLS Education Webinar: “Responding To A Rapidly Growing EL Student Population”

slatormarketing — 2024-01-27 05:04:46 UTC

Join us for our Professional Development Education Webinar! “Responding To A Rapidly Growing English Learner (EL) Student Population: Taking A Proactive Approach To Language Access.”

Where the ‘Translator Still Feels Like a Translator’ with Bureau Works’ Gabriel Fairman

slatormarketing — 2024-02-01 05:12:47 UTC

Gabriel Fairman, Founder and CEO of Bureau Works, joins SlatorPod to talk about the potential of generative AI in translation management.

Gabriel shares the origin story of Bureau Works, where over the years his perspective shifted towards viewing translation as an information management challenge, leading Bureau Works to transition into a tech-enabled business.

The merger between Jonckers and Acclaro forms a new leading LSP in Europe and the US.

slatormarketing — 2024-02-06 10:08:25 UTC

On February 5, 2024 language services providers (LSPs) Jonckers and Acclaro announced that the companies have merged, effective February 1, 2024. Jonckers was founded in 1994 by Marc Jonckers, and Acclaro was founded in 2002 by Michael Kriz, who is still the company’s CEO.

Introducing MT-Ranker, an Innovative Machine Translation Evaluation System.

slatormarketing — 2024-02-08 04:48:58 UTC

Automatic evaluation of machine translation (MT) is important for measuring the progress of MT systems with lower subjectivity compared to human evaluation (more on the difference between MT quality evaluation vs. estimation here).

Exploring the State-of-the-Art in Machine Translation with Bart Maczynski from Language Weaver

slatormarketing — 2024-02-09 19:06:21 UTC

In this week’s SlatorPod, we are joined by Bart Maczynski, the VP of Machine Learning at Language Weaver, the translation tech brand of Super Agency RWS, to talk about the challenges and advancements in enterprise-grade machine translation (MT).

MessageFormat Virtual Open House

slatormarketing — 2024-02-12 08:31:44 UTC

This webinar provides MessageFormat is a critical API for anyone interested in building fluent, accessible, and well-localized applications. Any part of the user interface that displays data or varies dynamically at runtime needs to provide for the formatting requirements of the locale and the grammatical needs of the user’s language. As such, MessageFormat is “table stakes” for internationalizing applications.

The webinar is free and Open to Everyone.

We look forward to seeing online on 20 February!

Slator Team

Phony Badges at Zoom Depositions: Court Interpreters Sue Over Alleged Identity Theft

slatormarketing — 2024-02-14 10:53:16 UTC

An advocacy group representing court interpreters in California has sued a workers’ compensation company for alleged impersonation of certified interpreters.

The Association of Independent Judicial Interpreters of California (AIJIC) filed a lawsuit on January 31, 2024, against Jacksonville, CA-headquartered One Call Corporation, which coordinates services related to workers’ compensation. This includes supplying interpreters across the US.

Citing sworn declarations from court reporters and the impersonated interpreters, AIJIC identified at least nine instances in 2021 and 2022 in which One Call interpreters — potentially employees, independent contractors, or both — appeared in Zoom depositions based in California and misrepresented themselves as certified court interpreters.

With the release of Gemini 1.5 Pro, Google AI Chief Touts Ultra Low Resource Machine Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-02-20 06:46:23 UTC

Google Research and DeepMind Chief Scientist, Jeff Dean, has a lot on his plate. But after a lengthy post to X on February 15, 2024, introducing Gemini 1.5 Pro, the latest version of Google’s multimodal large language model (LLM), Dean just had to add one more point.

“I want to draw people’s attention to the ultra low resource translation use case for Kalamang,” Dean emphasized in the later post. “In context language learning from a single grammar book!”

Compiling a list of the largest translation and localization companies worldwide.

slatormarketing — 2024-02-24 07:22:50 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week with a first look at the newly released 2024 Slator Language Service Provider Index (LSPI) where they unpack the key findings from over 250 LSPs on the ranking.

Leading the 2024 LSPI is Super Agency TransPerfect, who recently appointed Jin Lee as the new Co-CEO. Lee began as a project manager at the Super Agency before working through various production roles and rising through the ranks.

Slator recently launched the first edition of its Language AI Briefing, a summary of the top AI stories, language AI startups, and notable AI developments. One such story covered real-time multilingual lip-sync provider Sync Labs’ open-source which shows users how to deploy and monetize their own lip-sync applications in a couple of hours.

In the field of Machine Translation, Gold-Standard Translations don't always shine like gold.

slatormarketing — 2024-02-28 09:28:00 UTC

In a February 2, 2024 paper, machine translation researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Microsoft emphasized that gold-standard translations are not always “gold”.

They introduced a new fine-tuning approach called contrastive preference optimization (CPO) that aims to help models avoid generating near-perfect yet flawed translations by using carefully curated preference data.

CPO is a “more efficient variant” of direct preference optimization (DPO) that integrates preference learning into the training process. The researchers suggested that implementing CPO could significantly enhance the performance of moderate-sized large language models (LLMs) in machine translation (MT), matching or even surpassing the capabilities of GPT-4.

Sega of America's layoffs could prompt the gaming giant to consider outsourcing localization and quality assurance (QA) services.

slatormarketing — 2024-03-04 07:52:03 UTC

The gaming industry has been hit by a series of layoffs. Electronic Arts is said to be reducing over 650 jobs, which accounts for five percent of its entire workforce. Meanwhile, Microsoft is cutting 1,900 jobs across Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax. Sony has also downsized its global PlayStation division by eight percent, resulting in approximately 900 fewer staff members.

Language Industry Data and News Briefing March 2024

slatormarketing — 2024-03-06 06:24:36 UTC

The language industry has witnessed remarkable growth and transformation in March 2024, propelled by technological advancements and shifting global dynamics. In this comprehensive briefing, we delve into the latest trends, developments, and insights shaping the landscape of language services and technology.

Uncover the top 50 Language AI companies that are worth keeping an eye on in 2024.

slatormarketing — 2024-03-09 09:36:27 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Head of Research Anna Wyndham joining to give a breakdown of the 2024 Slator Language AI 50 Under 50, a list highlighting 50 of the newest and most notable language AI companies.

Here's the collective insight from a thousand AI researchers regarding the potential of AI replacing human translators.

slatormarketing — 2024-03-13 06:57:46 UTC

In a comprehensive survey involving a thousand AI researchers, opinions diverged on the prospect of AI replacing human translators. While some researchers expressed optimism, citing AI's advancements in natural language processing, others cautioned against overlooking the nuanced understanding of language and cultural context that human translators possess. The survey highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the ethical implications and practical limitations of AI in translation, emphasizing the need for continued collaboration and research in this evolving field.

Exploring the Latest Trends in the Translation and Language Technology Industries

slatormarketing — 2024-03-14 06:19:43 UTC

The translation industry is experiencing dynamic shifts fueled by globalization, digitalization, and evolving consumer expectations. Keeping abreast of translation industry news is essential for language service providers, translators, and businesses seeking to expand their global reach.

What Groq’s Language Processing Unit Could Mean for AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-03-18 08:23:26 UTC

Groq's LPU is a revolutionary hardware solution designed specifically for accelerating language processing tasks. Unlike traditional GPUs or TPUs, Groq's LPU boasts unparalleled performance and efficiency, making it a game-changer in the realm of AI.

Slator 2024 Report on Life Sciences and Language AI

slatormarketing — 2024-03-20 06:27:25 UTC

The 70-page Slator 2024 Life Sciences and Language AI Report provides an extensive and in-depth view of the global trends, regulations, drivers, and tailwinds of the pharmaceutical industry, and the impact that these have on the demand for language services and technology.

Chris Reynolds from Deluxe discusses Dubbing, Subtitling, and Localization for Hollywood

slatormarketing — 2024-03-21 05:02:24 UTC

Chris Reynolds, the EVP and General Manager of Worldwide Localization and Fulfillment at Deluxe, joins SlatorPod to talk about the complexities of dubbing and the potential impact of AI on the industry.

Adobe continues to hint at the release of Dub Dub Dub.

slatormarketing — 2024-03-27 10:35:55 UTC

Adobe continues to tantalize its audience with hints and teasers about the highly anticipated release of Dub Dub Dub. Despite the speculation and anticipation surrounding this forthcoming release, Adobe has yet to unveil concrete details, leaving enthusiasts eagerly awaiting more information. With each teasing glimpse, excitement grows among fans who eagerly anticipate what innovations and features the new release may bring. As Adobe keeps the suspense alive, speculation runs rampant about the potential enhancements and updates that Dub Dub Dub could introduce to Adobe's suite of products.

Founder Mihai Vlad of Video Highlight discusses the innovative ways in which LLMs facilitate fresh engagement with video content.

slatormarketing — 2024-03-28 07:45:18 UTC

Mihai Vlad, the Founder of Video Highlight and former General Manager of Language Weaver, joins SlatorPod to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the language AI startup landscape.

Mihai discusses his latest venture, Video Highlight, which aims to solve the inefficiency of extracting valuable information from lengthy videos by providing automatic transcription, timestamped summaries, key highlights, and interactive chats.

Presenting a Fresh, Extensive Multilingual Dataset for Machine Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-04-03 10:32:25 UTC

In a March 20, 2024 paper, a team of researchers from the University of Helsinki, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Oslo, the University of Turku, and Prompsit introduced a new massive multilingual dataset for language modeling and machine translation (MT) training.

Exploring Literary Translation's Craft and Commerce with Dr. B.J. Woodstein

slatormarketing — 2024-04-08 06:58:22 UTC

Dr. B.J. Woodstein, an accomplished Professor, Translator, and Writer, joins SlatorPod to delve into translation theory's impact on literary translators. He also discusses the professional hurdles, subtleties, and ethical dilemmas within the field.

Could Animal Communication be the Next Horizon for Translation AI?

slatormarketing — 2024-04-10 04:57:29 UTC

In language industry marketing, it's a common cliché: Translation breaks down language barriers. Now, a nonprofit is expanding on that notion, aiming to decode communication among "non-human" entities.

The Standardization of Language AI

slatormarketing — 2024-04-13 08:31:16 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with SlatorCon London, scheduled for May 23rd, announcing the speaker lineup, including a Keynote presentation from Iris Orriss of Meta.

They then discuss how enterprises are becoming increasingly comfortable launching fully automated language AI features, labeling it the “normalization of language AI”.

The duo talk about the unprecedented merger of Swiss-based SuperText and Textshuttle, signaling a shift towards more integrated, technology-driven solutions.

Translation Technology: Revolutionizing Global Communication

slatormarketing — 2024-04-17 05:07:39 UTC

Translation technology encompasses a wide range of tools and systems designed to facilitate the translation of text from one language to another. It has evolved significantly over the years, moving from basic machine translation to sophisticated natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and Translation Management Systems (TMS).

LanguageWire has acquired WhP, a DITA localization specialist based in France.

slatormarketing — 2024-04-26 11:57:40 UTC

Denmark-headquartered language service provider (LSP) LanguageWire is back on the M&A trail with its acquisition of WhP International. The terms of the transaction, which was completed on April 5, 2024, were not disclosed.

Is Translation Quality Evaluation a Solved Problem?

slatormarketing — 2024-05-03 11:19:48 UTC

While many language industry experts acknowledge the considerable advancements in machine translation (MT), whether assessed through BLEU, COMET, or other established metrics, these automated measures do not negate the necessity of ensuring that the end target language product meets requirements and standards.

#translationtool #aiinnovation #slatorcon #slatorpod #ai #localizationhub #transifex #artificialintelligence #languageservices #translationtechnology #localizationtools #translationtechnology #technologytranslation #techtranslate

The upcoming trends in language job opportunities, featuring Charles Campbell from tbo.

slatormarketing — 2024-05-06 05:05:37 UTC

Charles Campbell joins SlatorPod to discuss tbo.'s transformation from a translation company to a diversified business, delving into challenges, strategies, and the effects of industry shifts. The President and Founder addresses the talent landscape, highlighting hurdles like layoffs, hiring variations, and the ramifications of political shifts in Argentina. He offers perspectives on the local economy, governmental initiatives, and the business prospects amid these transformations.

IQVIA Rebrands Internal Language Division as Linguamatics

slatormarketing — 2024-05-14 06:59:05 UTC

IQVIA, formerly known as Quintiles and IMS Health, has a rich history dating back several decades. The company has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the healthcare industry through its innovative solutions and services. With a focus on harnessing data and analytics to drive better healthcare outcomes, IQVIA has established itself as a trusted partner for organizations across the globe.

Linguamatics, a subsidiary of IQVIA, specializes in natural language processing (NLP) technology, offering advanced solutions for extracting valuable insights from unstructured text data. Since its acquisition by IQVIA in 2018, Linguamatics has played a crucial role in enhancing IQVIA's capabilities in data analytics and information extraction.

Breaking Barriers: Language AI Briefing May 2024

slatormarketing — 2024-05-16 06:44:58 UTC

Delve into the forefront of Language AI with the May 2024 briefing, showcasing the latest advancements propelling communication and innovation. From enhanced Natural Language Understanding to seamless multilingual capabilities and integration with emerging technologies, witness the evolution reshaping human-machine interaction. Explore groundbreaking achievements, industry implications, and future prospects, alongside critical discussions on ethical considerations and bias mitigation. Join us as we unravel the transformative potential of Language AI in revolutionizing diverse sectors and fostering global connectivity.

#languageai #ai #nlu #multilingual #emergingtech #innovation #futureprospects #transformativetech #translationtool #aiinnovation #slatorcon #slatorpod #localizationhub #transifex #artificialintelligence #languageservices #translationtechnology #localizationtools #translationtechnology #technologytranslation #techtranslate #linguamatics

Shares in game localization company Keywords Studios surged following a £2.2 billion buyout offer.

slatormarketing — 2024-05-21 10:07:59 UTC

London-listed Keywords Studios has confirmed that it is in advanced talks with Swedish private equity firm EQT regarding the acquisition of the game services provider. The proposed deal is valued at £2.2 billion ($2.8 billion), offering £25.50 per share in cash. This offer represents a premium of over 70% compared to Keywords Studios' closing price of £14.70 on Friday, May 17th.

Key Takeaways from SlatorCon London 2024

slatormarketing — 2024-05-25 05:49:46 UTC

On May 23, 2024, more than 170 leaders in the language industry from around the globe convened in the vibrant city of London for SlatorCon London 2024. Esther Bond, Head of Advisory at Slator and a London native, welcomed attendees, offering an overview of the day's presentations and panel discussions.

Georg Ell Discusses the Arms Race in Language Technology on SlatorPod

slatormarketing — 2024-06-06 05:16:39 UTC

Georg Ell, CEO of Phrase, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the accelerating adoption of generative technologies and AI.

Discussing the broader implications of AI, Georg notes that business leaders are increasingly focused on language technology for its cost, return on investment, and time-to-value benefits.

#georgell #translationtool #aiinnovation #languagetechnology #ai #generativeai #hyperautomation #localizationhub #nextgenmt #translationtechnology #slatorpod #translationtech #enterprisetech #slatorcon #techinnovation #businesstech

Introducing MELD-ST: A Breakthrough Dataset for Emotion-Aware Speech Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-06-10 06:00:08 UTC

Researchers from the Technical University of Munich, Kyoto University, SenseTime, and the National Institute of Informatics in Japan have unveiled MELD-ST, a pioneering dataset designed to enhance speech-to-text (S2TT) and speech-to-speech translation (S2ST) by incorporating emotional context. Built on the existing MELD dataset, MELD-ST includes 10,000 emotion-labeled utterances from the TV series "Friends" in English-to-Japanese and English-to-German pairs. Initial experiments reveal that while emotion labels can slightly improve S2TT performance, they don't significantly enhance S2ST results.

#speechtranslation #ai #slatorpod #machinelearning #nlp #slatornews #slator #research #slatorcon #naturallanguageprocessing

Exploring Humanless LSP: A Fun Weekend Project with Language Industry Insights

slatormarketing — 2024-06-14 05:27:23 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, giving a recap of SlatorCon London and exploring some use cases from the Slator Pro Guide: Language AI for Consumers.

Florian talks about Andrew Ng’s recent project on agentic machine translation, which involves using large language models (LLMs) to create a virtual language service provider (LSP).

The duo touch on Apple’s recent Worldwide Developer Conference, where Apple Watch is set to get a translation widget and also recently announced a new translation API.

#languageindustry #slator #machinetranslation #slatorcon #deepl #languageservices#slatorcon #technews #translationtech #slatornewsac

SlatorCon Remote June 2024: The Premier Translation and Localization Conference

slatormarketing — 2024-06-24 07:29:59 UTC

Join industry leaders, innovators, and professionals at SlatorCon Remote June 2024, the foremost virtual event for the translation and localization industry. This conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights from top experts, discover the latest trends, and network with peers from around the globe. Don't miss out on engaging presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to elevate your understanding and capabilities in the evolving world of language services.

#slatorcon2024 #translationconference #localizationindustry #languageservices #globalcommunication #remoteconference #industryleaders #translationtrends #localizationexperts #virtualevent #slator

Landexx, German Language Services Provider, Files for Bankruptcy

slatormarketing — 2024-06-26 06:07:39 UTC

According to a court filing flagged across a number of German legal aggregation sites, language services provider (LSP) Landexx has filed for bankruptcy.

Information on the LSP is now hard to come by, with Landexx’s website apparently out of commission. As a private company, Landexx’s annual financial reports are not readily available to the public, either.

Landexx, headed by Managing Director Christel Stemmer, offered a range of services, including translation, interpreting, language training, and desktop publishing.

#landexx #slatornews #bankruptcy #languageservices #translationindustry #germanlanguage #slator #businessnews #industryupdate #financialnews #languageproviders #corporatebankruptcy #slatornews #slatorpad

eBay Launches In-House Language Model for E-commerce and Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-07-02 06:56:34 UTC

Discover eBay's latest innovation: a powerful in-house language model designed for e-commerce tasks and translation services. Learn how this advancement aims to enhance user experience and expand global reach.

#ebay #languagemodel #ecommerce #translation #techinnovation #slator #slatornews #LLM #naturallanguageunderstanding #largelanguagemodels

Language Industry Buyer Tracker: Key Acquisitions and Investments with Slator

slatormarketing — 2024-07-03 09:36:14 UTC

Stay updated with the latest acquisitions, investments, and key developments in the language industry. The July 2024 edition of the Slator Language Industry Buyer Tracker provides comprehensive insights into market trends and business movements. Don’t miss out on the crucial updates that shape the industry.

#languageindustry #businessacquisitions #markettrends #industryinsights #slatorupdates #investments #languageservices #july2024 #slatornews #slator

Can AI Agents Execute Complete Translation Workflows?

slatormarketing — 2024-07-16 04:12:14 UTC

Between May and July 2024, publicly listed game services and localization provider Keywords Studios has been in the news about possibly going private. It became known in May that Swedish private equity firm EQT had made a GBP 2.2bn (USD 2.8bn) offer for the company. As of the publication of this article, the companies had reached an agreement for GBP 2.1bn (USD 2.7bn).

#aitranslation #machinelearning #languagetech #translationindustry #futureofwork #slatornews #slator

Emotion Is What You Need: Emotional Context Improves Translation Quality of LLMs

slatormarketing — 2024-08-16 05:27:51 UTC

In May 2024, researchers emphasized the crucial role that emotions play in human communication and introduced a new dataset designed to enhance speech-to-text and speech-to-speech translation by integrating emotional context into the translation process.

In July 2024, Alibaba incorporated speech emotion recognition (SER) into its FunAudioLLM to retain original emotions in AI-powered interpreting.

Building on this, an August 6, 2024, paper by Charles Brazier and Jean-Luc Rouas from the University of Bordeaux demonstrated how to integrate emotional context into large language models (LLMs) to condition translation and improve quality.

#emotionalcontext #llm #translationquality #languagemodels #aitranslation #emotionintranslation #techinnovation #translationresearch #slatornews #languagetech #slator

Revolutionizing Research: Combining DeepL and GPT-4 for Automated Questionnaire Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-08-23 10:26:58 UTC

Discover how researchers are transforming the field of survey research by integrating DeepL and GPT-4 to automate the translation of research questionnaires. This powerful combination ensures accurate, efficient, and multilingual survey distribution, opening new doors for global research initiatives. Learn about the technology behind this innovation and its impact on data collection and analysis.

#aitranslation #deepl #gpt4 #surveyresearch #questionnairetranslation #researchinnovation #globalresearch #multilingualsurveys #automationinresearch #techinresearch

2024 Slator Pro Guide: Navigating the Future of Translation with AI

slatormarketing — 2024-09-04 04:47:25 UTC

The 2024 Slator Pro Guide: Translation AI is a must-have for language service providers and localization teams, providing a concise snapshot of the latest practical applications of large language models (LLMs) in translation.

This year’s guide provides an update on the 10 practical LLM use cases that we presented in the previous year’s edition. Plus we’ve added 10 new LLM use cases that have significant potential to transform the language industry.

The resulting 20 one-page, practical use cases — each presented as a visually engaging infographic — are drawn from research and interviews with the industry’s leading language technology providers.

#aitranslation #languagetechnology #translationindustry #slatorguide #slatorproguide #languageservices #translationai #techinnovation #slator

Evaluating Translations Objectively with ISO 5060: Insights from Christopher Kurz

slatormarketing — 2024-09-05 10:30:16 UTC

Dr. Christopher Kurz, Head of Translation Management at wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, joins SlatorPod to talk about the development of ISO 5060, a new standard focused on the evaluation of translation output.

Christopher discusses how his involvement with ISO standards since 2011, coupled with his experience in translation quality management, led him to spearhead the creation of ISO 5060 in early 2020.

#translationstandards #languageservices #translationquality #christopherkurz #translationevaluation #slator #languageindustry #qualityassurance #translationtips #languageservices #translationai #techinnovation

Key Takeaways from SlatorCon Silicon Valley 2024: Insights on AI, Localization, and Language Technology

slatormarketing — 2024-09-09 05:46:25 UTC

On September 5, 2024, over 150 language industry and technology leaders converged in Silicon Valley at the Hotel Nia in Menlo Park.

Esther Bond, Slator Head of Advisory, welcomed attendees to the event, providing an overview of the day’s presentations and panels, and inviting delegates to connect with one another.

Slator Managing Director, Florian Faes, began the sessions by sharing key data points of Slator’s most recent research on the state of the industry, practical applications of large language models (LLMs) in localization workflows, and a set of predictions for the next couple of years.

#slatorcon2024 #siliconvalley #ai #machinetranslation #languageservices #localization #translationtech #futureoftranslation #languageindustry #techinnovations #artificialintelligence #globallanguagesolutions

Five Ways AI Is Changing the Translation Business

slatormarketing — 2024-09-10 10:37:05 UTC

Large Language Models (LLMs) have proven their usefulness for streamlining workflows, optimizing linguistic assets, and shortening quality assurance cycles, among many other applications.

Through LLMs, AI is not just automating tasks, but also reshaping how language service providers (LSPs) and localization divisions at the enterprise operate, deliver value, and grow their businesses.

These changes and the overall impact of AI in translation are being felt across the language industry, and the second edition of Slator Pro Guide: Translation AI captures new and updated use cases illustrating this rapid evolution.

#aitranslation #translationtech #machinetranslation #aiinbusiness #languageservices #slator #translationinnovation #techintranslation #artificialintelligence #slatornews

AI for Deep Content Understanding: Insights from Zetta Cloud’s Chief Strategist George Bara

slatormarketing — 2024-09-14 09:20:58 UTC

George Bara, Founder and Chief Strategist of tech company Zetta Cloud, joins SlatorPod to talk about the nuances of AI technology and its applications in text analytics and multilingual data processing.

George shares insights from his career journey, including his tenure at SDL and RWS before co-founding Zetta Cloud, which focuses on building small, specialized language models rather than large, generalized ones.

The founder discusses the challenges and misconceptions clients have about AI, especially with the hype surrounding large language models (LLMs). George notes that many clients mistakenly believe LLMs can solve all their data processing needs instantly.

#ai #deepcontentunderstanding #zettacloud #artificialintelligence #contentautomation #techinnovation #dataprocessing #aiinsights #localizationstrategy #slatornews #slator

Slator Networking Days 2024: Where Language Industry Leaders Connect

slatormarketing — 2024-09-20 06:30:44 UTC

Join global language industry leaders at Slator Networking Days 2024, the premier event for networking, knowledge-sharing, and discussing trends shaping the future of translation, localization, and language technology. Discover groundbreaking insights, connect with top professionals, and drive innovation in the language services space. Don’t miss this essential event for industry experts and enthusiasts.

#slatornetworkingdays #languageindustry #localization #translationtech #languageservices #industryevent #networking #innovation #languagetechnology #slator

Smartcat's Series C Funding Boosts YouTube Dubbing; Viva Translate Shuts Down

slatormarketing — 2024-09-23 07:31:10 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they give their impressions from SlatorCon Silicon Valley and touch upon the findings from the 2024 ALC Industry Survey.

In a significant funding update, Esther reports that Smartcat raised USD 43m in a Series C round, bringing their total funding to USD 70m. This funding will support product innovation in AI translation and multilingual content generation.

Florian talks about YouTube’s potential launch of AI dubbing, a feature in testing that aims to generate translated audio tracks for videos, significantly enhancing content accessibility and engagement.

#languagetech #smartcat #youtubedubs #vivatranslate #translationindustry #slator #aitranslation #techfunding #localization #seriescfunding #languageservices #slatornews #languageai #translationtechnology

Helena Batt: AI Dubbing is Only the Beginning for TED Talks' Language Expansion

slatormarketing — 2024-09-25 04:55:31 UTC

For aspiring young changemakers who grew up watching TED Talks, it may be hard to believe that the nonprofit has been around since 1984.

Over the past four decades, the organization’s focus has expanded from technology and design to include just about every topic under the sun — with hopes to eventually be available in every viewer’s preferred language.

Beginning in 2009, 200 dedicated volunteers transcribed, translated, and subtitled presentations, known as TED Talks, into their native languages for friends and family. Their grassroots efforts, while impressively impactful, eventually highlighted the need for a cost-effective option for dubbing at scale.

#tedtalks #aidubbing #languagestrategy #globalaccessibility #ai #multilingualcontent #technologyinnovation #languagetechnology #tedglobal #aiaccessibility #technews #slatornews #slator

Minnesota Chooses OpenAI for AI Translation and Real-Time Interpretation

slatormarketing — 2024-09-30 05:19:17 UTC

Less than one year after OpenAI started getting momentum as a pure-play machine translation option for enterprises, the world’s most valuable AI startup revealed that it is now providing machine translation at scale for a public institution.

Featured as one of currently 47 so-called “stories” on the OpenAI website, Minnesota’s Enterprise Translation Office (ETO) outlined how it is using OpenAI’s technology to address “challenges” in providing translation services, which were “highly decentralized […] [and involved] engaging external contractors, leading to inconsistent quality, high costs, and delays that could extend up to a month for a single request.”

#openai #minnesota #aitranslation #realtimeinterpretation #languageaccess #aiinnovation #publicservices #multilingualsupport #techforgood #inclusivetechnology #slatornews #slator

DeepL Expands to New York: Appoints New CTO and CMO

slatormarketing — 2024-10-03 04:46:00 UTC

Language AI company DeepL, valued at USD 2bn in its most recent funding round, announced on October 1, 2024, the opening of a new tech hub in New York City to meet the growing demand for its language AI, AI translation, and writing tools in the region.

The company has had a pivotal 2024. Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL CEO and Founder, shared with Slator that the company is “in the midst of one of the most transformative periods” in its history.

#deepl #newyorkexpansion #cto #cmo #techleadership #aitranslation #globalexpansion #marketinginnovation #slatornews #slator #slatorpod #translation

Key Insights from the 2024 ALC Survey: MTPE, AI Adoption, and Pricing Trends

slatormarketing — 2024-10-07 05:01:28 UTC

Shamus Sayed, COO of Interpreters Unlimited, and Anna Wyndham, Slator’s Head of Research, join SlatorPod to discuss key findings from the 2024 ALC Industry Survey Report, covering industry growth, profitability, service diversification, and the impact of AI.

Shamus kicks off the podcast by explaining the origins and purpose of the Association of Language Companies (ALC) and its annual survey, which aims to establish industry standards and measure the value added by language service companies.

#alcsurvey2024 #mtpe #aiintranslation #translationindustry #aiadoption #pricingtrends #languageservices #techintranslation #slatornews #slator

Propio Language Services Acquires United Language Group, Strengthening Its Market Position

slatormarketing — 2024-10-10 04:51:38 UTC

US-based Propio Language Services (Propio) acquired United Language Group (ULG) in September 2024, Propio CEO, Marco Assis, confirmed to Slator.

Propio is listed in the Slator 2024 Language Services Provider Index (LSPI) in the Leader category with interpreting as its core service and 2023 revenues of USD 125m.

The company has also ranked a few times in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. In the 2024 edition, the firm took the 603rd spot overall with 751% growth over three years, and the second place among the language companies that made the list.

#languageservices #propioacquisition #unitedlanguagegroup #translationindustry #interpretation #localization #languagesolutions #globalbusiness #multilingualmarketing #businessacquisition #slatornews #slator

Translation Companies Accelerating Adoption of Large Language Models: ALC Survey Insights

slatormarketing — 2024-10-16 06:22:39 UTC

Large language models (LLMs) remain a topic of deep interest across the language industry, headlining conferences and analyses almost daily.

But since 2023, a number of language service providers (LSPs) have taken the leap from theoretical to practical, and have incorporated LLMs into their translation workflows.

More specifically, LSPs have begun to use LLMs for machine translation (MT). The 2024 edition of the Association of Language Companies (ALC) Industry Survey, carried out by Slator, found that of 70 companies using MT in their workflows, nearly a third — 29% — said they used LLMs to produce MT.

#translationtechnology #largelanguagemodels #aiintranslation #llmadoption #languageservices #alcsurvey #translationcompanies #artificialintelligence #techinnovation #slatornews #slator

OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode and Interpreting, AI Dubs for Instagram

slatormarketing — 2024-10-24 06:03:33 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Slator’s latest Pro Guide on Audiovisual Translation, which outlines opportunities for language service providers (LSPs) and how AI is impacting the field.

In a language AI corner, Florian covers Alibaba’s recent launch of a proprietary large language model (LLM) for translation, which will help expand the e-commerce giant’s global reach. He also adds that Reddit has piloted machine translation (MT) for French content, a success that will see it roll out to more than 35 countries.

Florian highlights NVIDIA’s move into MT and transcription services, adding to the growing competition in AI-driven language solutions. He talks about Meta’s AI-powered lip-sync dubbing for content creators, bringing AI into the social media space.

#boutiquelsp #languageservices #gorr #businessleadership #translationindustry #clientrelationships #lspgrowth #entrepreneurship #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon #slator

Leading Localization from Asia with Sijie Wei of EC Innovations

slatormarketing — 2024-10-29 05:12:36 UTC

Learn how EC Innovations is using cutting-edge technology and customer-focused tactics to propel the localization market in Asia. With insights on their dedication to innovation, market expansion, and cultural adaptation for global businesses, this article examines EC Innovations' distinctive approach to addressing global language difficulties.

#Localization #ECInnovations #LanguageServices #Asia #Translation #GlobalImpact #localization #ecinnovations #asiabusiness #globalgrowth #multilingualsolutions #languageservices #slatornews #slator #translation #languageservices #slatorpod #slatorcon

Christian Elongue: Pioneering the Advancement of the Language Industry in Africa

slatormarketing — 2024-11-04 05:56:00 UTC

In an insightful discussion, Christian Elongue shares his vision for advancing the language industry across Africa. Highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities within the continent, he emphasizes the importance of innovation, local talent, and technology in transforming language services. Explore Elongue's initiatives to foster growth and sustainability in Africa's language sector and learn how stakeholders can collaborate to build a robust linguistic ecosystem.

#languageindustry #africa #christianelongué #languageinnovation #africanlanguages #localization #translationtechnology #linguisticdiversity #languageadvancement #slator #slatornews

AI Impact on Media Localization with ZOO Digital CEO Stuart Green

slatormarketing — 2024-11-11 05:02:29 UTC

Stuart Green, CEO of ZOO Digital (ZOO), joins SlatorPod to discuss the role of AI in media localization and the essential role human linguists will continue to play in producing high-authenticity content in multiple languages.

A technologist by training, Stuart recounts his entry into the media localization industry and how ZOO transitioned from DVD production to leading-edge solutions in multilingual entertainment content.

The CEO shares key highlights from ZOO’s AI white paper, “Will Robots Take Over The World of Localisation?”, where he views AI as a valuable “artificial assistant” rather than a replacement for human talent. As such, AI can streamline repetitive tasks and support creatives by handling administrative duties, thus allowing them to focus on higher-value work.

#medialocalization #aiinmedia #zoodigital #aiinnovation #localizationtechnology #stuartgreen #aiimpact #digitalmedia #techtrends #slator #slatornews

Google Says There’s a Better Way to Create High-Quality Training Data for AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2024-11-13 08:20:04 UTC

In an October 14, 2024 paper, Google researchers highlighted the potential of AI translations refined by humans or human translations refined by large language models (LLMs) as alternatives to traditional human-only references.

Talking to Slator, Zhongtao Liu, a Software Engineer at Google, explained that their study addresses a growing challenge in the translation industry: scaling the collection of high-quality data needed for fine-tuning and testing machine translation (MT) systems.

With translation demand expanding across multiple languages, domains, and use cases, traditional methods that rely solely on human translators have become increasingly expensive, time-consuming, and hard to scale.

Reddit Rises on AI Translation, TransPerfect Buys Studio

slatormarketing — 2024-11-18 07:28:19 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Slator’s latest Translation as a Feature (TaaF) Report, which explores how AI translation is becoming an integral feature in enterprise technology.

Florian talks about Reddit’s success with machine translation (MT). By localizing content into French, the social media platform quadrupled daily active users in France, demonstrating the high ROI of investing millions in AI-driven localization each quarter.

In an M&A corner, Esther discusses Wolfestone’s acquisition of TauRho Transcribes, beefing up Wolfestone’s offerings in transcription and life sciences. She also covers TransPerfect’s fourth acquisition of 2024 with Plint selling its Netherlands-based media localization studio to the Super Agency.

#aitranslation #redditai #transperfect #localization #translationtechnology #languageservices #slator #globalcommunication #technews #slatorpod

Reddit Rises on AI Translation; TransPerfect Acquires Studio – Key Industry Shifts

slatormarketing — 2024-11-18 07:45:15 UTC

#aitranslation #transperfect #languageservices #reddit #machinetranslation #techacquisitions #aiinbusiness #translationindustry #digitalinnovation #slator #slatornews

Screen Actors Guild’s New Game Localization Contract Limits AI Use for Dubbing

slatormarketing — 2024-11-21 11:16:00 UTC

On November 14, 2024, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced an updated version of a previous agreement that covers the localization of video game projects produced in a non-English language.

#gamelocalization #voiceactors #aimoderation #dubbingindustry #sagcontract #gamingnews #aiingaming #localizationtrends #voiceoverrights #technologyingaming #slatornews #slator

SlatorCon Remote Takes Stock of a Busy 2024

slatormarketing — 2024-12-03 10:37:24 UTC

SlatorCon Remote 2024 highlights key trends and challenges in the language services industry, with insights from leaders on growth, innovation, and the evolving landscape shaped by global changes and technology.

#slatorcon2024 #remoteevent #languageindustry #localization #aiinlanguage #globalmarkets #translationtrends #techintranslation #languageservices #2024trends

RWS & BLEND Appoint New CEOs as Microsoft and Amazon Push Speech AI Boundaries

slatormarketing — 2024-12-09 04:43:05 UTC

Explore the leadership shake-ups at RWS and BLEND, as well as the groundbreaking advancements in speech AI from Microsoft and Amazon. Discover how these changes are set to shape the future of language services and technology innovation.

#rws #blend #speechai #artificialintelligence #microsoftai #amazonai #languageservices #leadership #innovation #technews #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon

RWS and BLEND Appoint New CEOs, Microsoft and Amazon Speech AI

slatormarketing — 2024-12-09 04:54:14 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they explore how AI is influencing content creation and translation, noting its progress and limitations.

A recent study on GPT-4 revealed its ability to match junior translators but lag behind experienced professionals, particularly in nuanced contexts. Florian highlights the public’s heightened perception of the risks of AI, such as OpenAI’s Whisper, in critical sectors such as healthcare, where transcription errors and hallucinations can have severe implications.

Esther delves into leadership transitions in the language industry, with notable appointments including Benjamin Faes, a tech veteran with experience at Google and AOL, as RWS’ new CEO.

#rws #blend #speechai #artificialintelligence #microsoftai #amazonai #languageservices #leadership #innovation #technews #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon

The Interpreting Safe AI Task Force - Insights with Katharine Allen and Dr. Bill Rivers

slatormarketing — 2024-12-16 06:47:37 UTC

Katharine Allen, Director of Language Industry Learning at Boostlingo, and Dr. Bill Rivers, Principal at WP Rivers & Associates, join SlatorPod to discuss the challenges and opportunities AI brings to interpreting. Both are founding members of the Interpreting SAFE AI Task Force, which aims to guide the responsible use of AI in language services.

#rws #blend #speechai #artificialintelligence #microsoftai #amazonai #languageservices #leadership #innovation #technews #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon

Stoquart Expands with Acquisition of ETC Europe

slatormarketing — 2024-12-20 10:00:19 UTC

Belgian language services provider Stoquart has acquired ETC Europe to expand its market position and expand the range of services offered. The acquisition is intended to improve Stoquart's ability to provide quality translation and localization services to global clients.

#stoquart #etceurope #languageservices #translationindustry #businessacquisition #localization #globalexpansion #translationsolutions #strategicgrowth #languageproviders #slatornews #slator

The Year in Review and 2025 Predictions!

slatormarketing — 2024-12-23 05:16:15 UTC

Explore Slator's Year-End Review, 2024 trends, biggest events, expert predictions and forecasts for 2025 shaping the language industry with insights into translation, localization, and AI. Stay ahead.

#slatorinsights #languageindustry #2025predictions #translationtrends #slator #localization #aiintranslation #slatornews

The Year in Review and 2025 Predictions!

slatormarketing — 2024-12-23 05:25:34 UTC

Explore Slator's Year-End Review, 2024 trends, biggest events, expert predictions and forecasts for 2025 shaping the language industry with insights into translation, localization, and AI. Stay ahead!.

#slatorinsights #languageindustry #2025predictions #translationtrends #slator #localization #aiintranslation #slatornews

The Most Popular Language Industry Stories of 2024

slatormarketing — 2024-12-30 11:36:28 UTC

Language Industry Highlights 2024, selected and curated by Slator. Dive into this year's top language industry stories: groundbreaking AI advancements and market trends, and more: all the events and innovations that shape the world of translation and localization in 2024.

#languageindustry #translationtrends #localization #aiintranslation #slatorinsights #industryhighlights #languageservices #globalization #markettrends #innovationinlanguage #slatornews #slator

Top Language Industry Quotes of 2024

slatormarketing — 2025-01-02 05:28:43 UTC

From the boardrooms of Silicon Valley to the bustling hubs of Asia, language industry leaders recognized the transformative role of AI in translation, interpreting, and multilingual content generation in 2024, particularly the versatility of large language models (LLMs) and the fundamental shift in how laypeople can now interact with language itself.

#languageindustry #translationquotes #localizationtrends #globalcommunication #languagetechnology #industryinsights #2024highlights #languageinnovation #slatornews #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon

US Government RFP Seeks Translation Into Four Native American Languages

slatormarketing — 2025-01-10 07:44:14 UTC

The United States government has issued an unusual RFP for translation services: The target languages are all indigenous to the US. The contracting agency, the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), is part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which manages programs related to federally recognized American Indian Tribes. OIED has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for this contract. This will create a mechanism through which various agencies can request translation into Native languages.

#translationservices #nativeamericanlanguages #culturalpreservation #languagediversity #governmentrfp #localization #languageaccess #indigenouslanguages #translationindustry #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon #slatornews

Interpreter Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Jobs in the UK with Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-01-14 09:50:16 UTC

Explore why the role of interpreters is one of the fastest-growing professions in the UK, according to LinkedIn. Explore industry trends, demand drivers, and career insights in this comprehensive report by Slator.

#interpreterjobs #careergrowth #languageindustry #ukjobs #fastestgrowingjobs #interpreterdemand #linkedintrends #slatornews #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon

Latest News and Updates in Language Services with Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-01-17 06:31:23 UTC

Stay informed with the latest news and trends in the language industry. Explore Slator's comprehensive coverage on AI, translation, localization, machine learning, and more. Your go-to source for language industry updates!

#languageservices #translationnews #localizationupdates #aiintranslation #languagetechnology #slatornews #industryinsights #translationindustry #languageinnovation #techintranslation #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon #languageindustry

AI in Interpreting - Slator Pro Guide

slatormarketing — 2025-01-20 06:52:09 UTC

Dive into Slator’s Pro Guide on AI in interpreting. Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the interpreting industry with cutting-edge tools and techniques.

#aiininterpreting #slatorproguide #languagetech #artificialintelligence #interpretinginnovation #translationtech #futureofinterpreting #languageservices #aitrends #techforgood #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews

Slator 2024 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report Briefing

slatormarketing — 2025-01-27 10:14:38 UTC

Join the Slator 2024 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report Briefing to gain exclusive insights into the latest mergers, acquisitions, and funding trends shaping the language industry. Explore key developments, market analysis, and investment opportunities with industry leaders and experts. Don’t miss this essential event for staying ahead in the fast-evolving language services sector.

#slator #languageindustry #mareport #fundingtrends #languageservices #marketinsights #industrybriefing #slatorevents #businessgrowth #slatorcon #slatorpod

Exploring the Evolution of Dubbing and Subtitling: Innovations and Insights

slatormarketing — 2025-01-29 10:58:33 UTC

Dive deep into the world of dubbing and subtitling with this insightful article. Learn about the technological advancements shaping the media landscape, including AI-driven solutions, the rise of voice actors, and how localization is becoming more efficient and accessible. Stay ahead with key trends, industry insights, and the future of content adaptation across languages with Slator.

#dubbing #subtitling #medialocalization #contentlocalization #translationinnovation #aiintranslation #filmsubtitles #globalmedia #languagetech #entertainmentindustry #voiceover #localizationtechnology #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews #slator

Why Interpreting Remains a Growth Market with Boostlingo CEO Bryan Forrester

slatormarketing — 2025-01-30 09:48:10 UTC

Bryan Forrester, Co-founder and CEO of Boostlingo, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the company’s growth, the US interpreting market, and the evolving role of AI.

#interpretingservices #languageindustry #boostlingo #slatorinsights #languageaccess #translationtech #remoteinterpreting #marketgrowth #aiininterpreting #futureofinterpreting #slator #slatorpod #slatornews #slatorcon

Experts Weigh In on DeepSeek AI Translation Quality

slatormarketing — 2025-02-03 10:20:49 UTC

Chinese AI company DeepSeek made headlines in late January 2025 by launching large language models (LLMs) DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3. DeepSeek is based in Hangzhou, a large city and major tech hub near Shanghai, which is also home to Alibaba.

The reason for all that buzz? The models are open-source, DeepSeek-R1 delivers performance comparable to OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1, and they reportedly operate at a fraction of the cost.

According to DeepSeek, the models are significantly more resource-efficient than their competitors, both in training and inference. (However, questions remain about the real training costs.)

#slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #languagetranslation #aitranslation #deepseek

Nevada Agencies Face Urgency to Utilize $25M for Language Access Services

slatormarketing — 2025-02-04 06:08:25 UTC

Despite 30% of Nevadans speaking a language other than English at home, only about USD 5m of a language access plan fund worth a total of USD 25m had been appropriated as of January 2025, according to an AP article published on several news media.

Legislation passed in Nevada in 2021, specifically SB 318 for agencies and AB 266 for cities and counties, requires government offices to create and implement language access plans to serve limited English proficiency (LEP) residents.

AB 266 requires the board of county commissioners in counties with a population of 100,000 or more (and cities with 25,000 people or more in those counties) to publish certain notices in other languages. In general, services vary by agency and location, but should include translation as well as spoken language and sign language interpreting.

#slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #languagetranslation #languageaccess #nevada #publicservices #equalaccess #governmentfunding #multilingualsupport

Alibaba Outlines How LLMs Can Improve Speech-to-Text AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-02-05 12:32:24 UTC

In a January 25, 2025 paper, researchers from Alibaba and Soochow University show how large language models (LLMs) can improve speech-to-text translation. The researchers propose a “joint refinement” approach, leveraging LLMs to simultaneously improve automatic speech recognition (ASR) transcriptions and speech-to-text translations.

#llm #slatorpod #slatorcon #slator #languagetranslation #largelanguagemodels #speechtotext

DeepSeek Translation and ElevenLabs AI Dubbing - Innovations in Language Technology

slatormarketing — 2025-02-07 05:30:21 UTC

Explore the latest advancements in language technology with DeepSeek Translation and ElevenLabs AI Dubbing. DeepSeek's AI translation capabilities have garnered attention for their strong Chinese-English performance and cost efficiency, while ElevenLabs' AI dubbing technology is making waves with its innovative approach to voice-over translation.

#deepseektranslation #elevenlabs #aidubbing #languagetechnology #ai #translation #innovation #technews #languageindustry #aiintranslation #voiceover #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews #slator

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Language Industry

slatormarketing — 2025-02-12 04:31:50 UTC

Explore the latest mergers and acquisitions shaping the language industry. Get expert insights on business expansions, market trends, and key deals driving growth in translation, localization, and language technology with Slator. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and industry updates .

#mergersandacquisitions #translation #localization #languageservices #businessgrowth #industrytrends #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #languagetranslation

How Machine Translation is Transforming Global Communication

slatormarketing — 2025-02-12 07:40:46 UTC

Explore the history and advancements in machine translation technology. Discover how it's breaking down language barriers and enabling seamless global communication.

#machinetranslation #aitranslation #languagetechnology #techinnovation #digitaltransformation #airesearch #technews #translationtechnology #slatornews #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon

In Spain, dubbing is challenging . However, AI isn't the reason.

slatormarketing — 2025-02-13 07:17:13 UTC

A strike that was scheduled to start on January 30, 2025, has been avoided because to negotiations between dubbing studios and the United Dubbing of Barcelona union (Doblatge Unida de Barcelona, DUB.). A blog about the dubbing profession in Madrid (in Spanish) claims that not only are performers fighting, but also their directors, who have been refusing to take on new projects since January 1st because they too want better compensation. AI is not the primary cause of the problems affecting Spain's dubbing sector. Learn about the main issues that voice performers and studios are facing in this changing environment.

#dubbingindustry #laborconflict #spaindubbing #unionstruggles #paydisputes #dubbingstudios #actorpay #directorpay #labornegotiations #industrychallenges #dubbingnews #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews #slator

Anthropic Reveals Surprising Use of Claude AI for Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-02-17 11:43:51 UTC

Florian and Esther, along with Slator Head of Research, Anna Wyndham, discuss the language industry and AI news of the week, with findings from Anthropic’s recent research on Claude’s usage. The analysis of over 4 million conversations revealed a surprising fact about how people use AI for translation.

Turning to YouTube, Florian discussed CEO Neal Mohan’s statement that AI dubbing is among the platform’s “big bets” for 2025.

#ai #translation #claudeai #anthropic #machinetranslation #aitranslation #languagetech #artificialintelligence #localization #technews #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews #slator

Language Industry Technology News with Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-02-27 07:15:09 UTC

Explore the latest advancements and trends in language technology with Slator. This page dives into cutting-edge innovations, AI-driven translation tools, and industry insights shaping the future of global communication. Perfect for those curious about how tech is transforming the way we bridge linguistic divides.

#languagetechnology #aiintranslation #machinetranslation #localizationtech #translationtools #slatortechnology #languageinnovation #techtrends #digitaltransformation #languageservices #slator #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon

Introducing Tradutor - The First Open-Source AI Translation Model for European Portuguese

slatormarketing — 2025-03-03 10:36:11 UTC

Explore Tradutor, the pioneering open-source AI translation model specifically designed for European Portuguese. This innovative tool aims to enhance translation accuracy and accessibility for Portuguese speakers worldwide. Tradutor offers accurate and efficient translations, making it a valuable tool for various domains, including healthcare, legal services, and more.

#tradutor #aitranslation #europeanportuguese #opensource #machinetranslation #languagetech #translationinnovation

Transforming Translation with Tradutor AI Model for European Portuguese

slatormarketing — 2025-03-03 12:12:47 UTC

Explore Tradutor, an innovative open-source AI translation model designed specifically for European Portuguese. For Portuguese speakers around the world, this sophisticated technology improves accessibility and translation accuracy. Tradutor is a useful tool in a variety of industries, such as healthcare and legal services, because to its correctness and efficiency.

#tradutor #aitranslation #europeanportuguese #opensource #machinetranslation #languagetech #translationinnovation

President Trump Declares English as Official Language of the United States, Revoking Clinton-Era Language Access Order

slatormarketing — 2025-03-04 09:46:54 UTC

On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States. This order rescinded a 2000 mandate by former President Bill Clinton that required federal agencies and recipients of federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. The new directive allows federal agencies to decide whether to continue offering services in languages other than English, aiming to promote unity and streamline government operations. Critics express concern that this change may limit access to essential services for non-English-speaking communities.

#officiallanguage #englishonly #slatornews #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #trumpadministration #languageaccess

Exploring the World of Natural Language Processing with Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-03-05 10:13:59 UTC

Dive into the fascinating realm of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with this insightful article from Slator. Explore how NLP technologies are shaping the future of communication, translation, and human-computer interaction, with expert analysis and industry updates. Perfect for anyone curious about the cutting-edge advancements in language technology!

#nlp #ai #machinetranslation #slator #naturallanguageprocessing #slatorcon #slatorpod

memoQ CEO Peter Reynolds Discusses Adaptive Generative Translation AI

slatormarketing — 2025-03-05 11:42:03 UTC

Explore the insights of memoQ CEO Peter Reynolds as he delves into the transformative impact of Adaptive Generative Translation AI on the translation industry. Learn how memoQ is leveraging AI to enhance its tools, meet the evolving needs of enterprises, LSPs, and translators, and maintain the essential role of expert linguists.

#memoq #peterreynolds #translationai #adaptivegenerativeai #languagetech #aiinnovation #translationindustry #globalese #slatorpod #aitranslation

Navigating the Impact of English as the Sole Official Language in the US

slatormarketing — 2025-03-06 06:02:50 UTC

Explore the reactions from language industry leaders to President Trump’s executive order designating English as the sole official language. The discussion explores potential challenges for language access in healthcare, education, and legal sectors, and how AI adoption might drive innovation in the industry.

#officiallanguage #englishonly #slatornews #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #trumpadministration #languageaccess

CEOs React to Trump’s English-Only Executive Order

slatormarketing — 2025-03-06 08:28:25 UTC

Explore the insights from language industry CEOs as they discuss the implications of President Trump’s executive order making English the sole official language in the US. Learn how this decision could affect language access in critical sectors like healthcare, education, and legal services, and how the language services industry may adapt with AI innovation to meet new demands.

#officallanguage #languageaccess #languageservices #uspolicy #slatorpod #slatornews #englishonly #slator #slatorcon #trumpadministration

Exploring the Future of Language Technology and Localization

slatormarketing — 2025-03-11 08:12:15 UTC

The language services industry is evolving with innovations in translation management systems, dubbing - subtitling, language AI, and transcription technology. AI-driven tools and NLP research are making translations faster, more accurate, and accessible, breaking down language barriers and enabling seamless localization.

#translationmanagementsoftware #dubbingandsubtitling #nlp #aitranslation #techinnovation #languageai #translationtechnology #slatornews #slator #slatorpod #digitaltransformation

Advancements in Enhancing Multilingual Capabilities of Large Language Models

slatormarketing — 2025-03-12 04:31:30 UTC

Recent studies have introduced innovative approaches to improve the multilingual performance of large language models (LLMs). Techniques such as incorporating cross-lingual supervision during pre-training, focusing on high-quality parallel data, and multilingual fine-tuning with translation instructions have shown promise in boosting translation accuracy across diverse languages. These developments address challenges in low-resource language translation and aim to create more inclusive and effective AI communication tools.

#ai #machinetranslation #multilingualai #languagemodels #crosslinguallearning #lowresourcelanguages #slatornews #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod

Android’s Instant Translation Just Got Smarter—Here’s What It Means for Users and Businesses

slatormarketing — 2025-03-18 10:52:09 UTC

Google has enhanced Android’s instant translation with AI-driven improvements, on-device processing, and expanded offline support. With the latest update, users benefit from faster, more accurate translations across apps, including features like Circle to Search and integration with Google’s Android XR. These advancements improve cross-language communication, support Translation Management Systems, and redefine mobile translation technology for businesses and global users.

#translationtech #aitranslation #androidupdates #machinetranslation #languageai #techinnovation #globalcommunication #realtimetranslation #slatornews #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod

How Mature Is AI Interpreting - Insights into the Future of Language Technology

slatormarketing — 2025-03-18 10:55:07 UTC

xplore the advancements and challenges of AI in interpreting with Slator in-depth analysis. Learn how AI is transforming interpreting workflows, enhancing language access, and shaping the future of communication. Explore this quickly developing area of language technology to learn about its possibilities, constraints, and potential.

#aiinterpreting #languagetechnology #futureofinterpreting #aiinnovation #languageaccess #interpretingworkflows #techinlanguage #aicommunication #slator #slatorcon

Slator 2025 Localization Buyer Survey

slatormarketing — 2025-03-19 07:54:57 UTC

The Slator 2025 Localization Buyer Survey features key insights and data points on AI adoption, budgets, pricing, and buyer expectations in 2025.

#slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #localizationbuyersurvey #ai #translationmanagementsystem #languageserviceprovider

AI in Multilingual Patient Care with Jaide Health CEO Joe Corkery, MD

slatormarketing — 2025-03-20 08:04:15 UTC

Joe Corkery, MD, CEO and Co-Founder of Jaide Health, joins SlatorPod to discuss how Jaide Health is driving medical interpreting and translation with AI, bridging communication gaps for limited English proficiency (LEP) patients and improving healthcare accessibility.

With a background in computer science, medicine, and AI product leadership at Google, Joe co-founded Jaide Health with Julie Wilner, RN, in 2023 to address a long-standing need for real-time, interactive communication for the LEP patient population.

#aiinhealthcare #multilingualcare #patientcaretech #healthinnovation #medicalai #jaidehealth #techinmedicine #digitalhealth #slator #slatorpod #slatorcom #slatornews

How to Balance Cost and Quality in AI Translation Evaluation

slatormarketing — 2025-03-20 10:13:22 UTC

Achieving high-quality AI translations without overspending requires a strategic approach. Explore effective methods to balance cost and quality in AI translation evaluation, ensuring accurate and efficient multilingual communication.

#aitranslation #costeffectiveai #translationquality #machinetranslation #languagetechnology #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews

AI Revolution in Multilingual Patient Care | Insights from Jaide Health CEO Joe Corkery, MD

slatormarketing — 2025-03-20 10:44:15 UTC

Explore how Jaide Health is transforming multilingual patient care with cutting-edge AI technology. In this insightful discussion, CEO Joe Corkery, MD, shares how AI-driven translation and interpreting are bridging communication gaps, improving healthcare accessibility, and enhancing patient outcomes.

#aiinhealthcare #multilingualcare #jaidehealth #patientcareinnovation #healthcareaccessibility #medicalai #languagetechnology #healthtech #futureofhealthcare #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #slatornews

SlatorCon Remote March 2025 Delivers Key Language Industry and AI Insights

slatormarketing — 2025-03-21 10:43:17 UTC

Critical topics discussed at SlatorCon Remote March 2025, from the latest market data to field expert views on AI language technology.

#slatorcon #aitranslation #languagetechnology #slator #slatorpod #slatorcom #slatornews #localization #machinetranslation #languageindustry #translationtech #artificialintelligence

Unbabel Tackles Metric Bias in AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-03-21 11:23:40 UTC

Slator reports on Unbabel’s initiative to tackle metric bias in AI driven machine translation tools. The article explores how skewed evaluation metrics can affect translation quality and fairness, with Unbabel leading efforts to develop innovative solutions that improve AI performance across diverse languages.

#aitranslation #machinetranslation #mintadjust #slatornews #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod

Private Equity CEO Donates $10M to Launch New M&A Translation Program

slatormarketing — 2025-03-27 06:44:25 UTC

A private equity CEO contributes $10 million to establish a cutting-edge M&A translation program. The initiative aims to enhance multilingual communication in mergers and acquisitions.

#translationinnovation #mergersandacquisitions #privateequity #businessgrowth #languagetech #aiintranslation #globalbusiness #slator #slatorpod #slatornews #slatorcon

Dealmaker Wows with 10M Translation Education Gift

slatormarketing — 2025-03-31 14:15:00 UTC

USD 10m donation from private equity executive Mario Giannini to launch a new MA translation and interpreting program at California State University, Long Beach. In Esther’s M&A corner, TransPerfect announced two acquisitions, Technicolor Games and Blu Digital Group, further expanding its presence in gaming and media localization. In Israel, BlueLion and GATS merged to form TransNarrative, and Brazilian providers Korn Translations and Zaum Langs joined forces under the Idlewild Burg group.

As the leading source of research and market intelligence for translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI, Slator delivers industry insights through SlatorCon, the premier executive conference, and SlatorPod, the must-listen weekly podcast. This investment marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of multilingual communication.

Read the full story here: https://slator.com/dealmaker-wows-with-10m-translation-education-gift/

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Dealmaker Wows with 10M Translation Education Gift

slatormarketing — 2025-04-01 10:28:14 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, breaking down Slator’s 2025 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI), which features nearly 300 LSPs and reports 6.6% combined growth in 2024 revenues, totaling USD 8.4bn.
Florian touches on a surprise USD 10m donation from private equity executive Mario Giannini to launch a new MA translation and interpreting program at California State University, Long Beach. The duo talks about McKinsey’s State of AI report, which continues to classify translators as AI-related roles and shows that hiring them has become slightly easier.

#translationeducation #languagelearning #educationfunding #translationindustry #philanthropy #dealmaker #slatorcon #slatornews #slator #slatorpod

Multi-Agent AI Framework Aims to Improve Cultural Adaptation in AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-04-01 11:56:31 UTC

In a March 5, 2025 paper, researchers from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and the University of Oklahoma proposed a multi-agent AI framework for culturally adaptive AI translation, particularly for low-resource languages.
This multi-agent approach comes as the translation industry increasingly explores the limitless opportunities that agents can offer, along with the huge potential of agentic machine translation, where specialized AI agents collaborate across different stages of a translation workflow.

#ArtificialIntelligence #Translation #CulturalAdaptation #MultiAgentAI #LanguageTech #MachineTranslation #AITranslation #NLP #LowResourceLanguages #SlatorPod #SlatorCon #Slator

How Multi-Agent AI is Advancing Cultural Adaptation in AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-04-01 12:02:52 UTC

A new multi-agent AI framework is reshaping AI translation, making it more adaptable to cultural nuances, especially in low-resource languages. By leveraging large language models, this approach enhances machine translation, bridging linguistic gaps like never before.

Slator is the leading source of research and market intelligence for translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. We host SlatorCon, the language industry’s foremost executive conference, and publish SlatorPod, the weekly language industry podcast.

Read full blog here: https://slator.com/multi-agent-ai-framework-aims-to-improve-cultural-adaptation-in-ai-translation/

#aitranslation #languagemodels #machinetranslation #lowresourcelanguages #culturaladaptation #translation #localization #languageai

Dealmaker Wows with 10M Translation Education Gift

slatormarketing — 2025-04-03 08:22:18 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, breaking down Slator’s 2025 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI), which features nearly 300 LSPs and reports 6.6% combined growth in 2024 revenues, totaling USD 8.4bn.

Florian touches on a surprise USD 10m donation from private equity executive Mario Giannini to launch a new MA translation and interpreting program at California State University, Long Beach. The duo talks about McKinsey’s State of AI report, which continues to classify translators as AI-related roles and shows that hiring them has become slightly easier.

#aiinhealthcare #multilingualcare #patientcaretech #healthinnovation #medicalai #jaidehealth #techinmedicine #digitalhealth #slator #slatorpod #slatorcom #slatornews

New U.S. Study Highlights Impact of Language Barriers on Hospital Readmission Rates

slatormarketing — 2025-04-04 12:36:22 UTC

A newly resurfaced U.S. study sheds light on how language discordance—the mismatch between a patient’s preferred language and that of their healthcare provider—significantly increases the risk of unplanned hospital and emergency department readmissions, particularly for patients with LEP (Limited English Proficiency).

Based on a detailed meta-analysis of global data, the study shows that adult patients with non-dominant language preferences face greater challenges navigating care transitions, especially without access to professional interpreting services. Notably, in cases where verified interpretation support was provided, readmission rates did not spike—demonstrating the crucial role of language access in improving outcomes in healthcare settings.

As the conversation around health equity evolves, the findings emphasize the need for consistent, accessible, and high-quality interpretation services across healthcare systems.

Explore the full article and dive deeper into how language access can reshape patient care: https://slator.com/us-study-finds-that-language-discordance-increases-risk-of-hospital-readmissions/

#languageaccess #healthcare #lep #interpreting #translation #localization #languageai

US Healthcare Firm Converts Multilingual Speech into Structured Medical Reports

slatormarketing — 2025-04-07 05:29:46 UTC

Inspired Spine, a US healthcare organization specializing in spine health and surgery, has developed SURI (Smart Universal Resource Identifier), an AI system that converts multilingual speech into structured medical reports.

The Inspired Spine researchers explained that traditional electronic health record (EHR) systems require manual input, contributing to physician burnout and increasing the risk of errors. Existing solutions, such as dictation tools and scribes, offer partial relief but remain costly and inconsistent—especially for providers who speak languages other than English or major European languages.

You can find more details on Slator.

#healthcareinnovation #speechtotext #medicalreports #slatorcon #slatornews #slator #slatorpod

Language Discordance Raises Risk of Hospital Readmissions, U.S. Study Finds

slatormarketing — 2025-04-07 10:07:34 UTC

A U.S. study reveals that language discordance between patients and healthcare providers significantly increases the risk of hospital readmissions. Learn why effective communication is critical in healthcare outcomes.

#healthcareinnovation #speechtotext #medicalreports #slatorcon #slatornews #slator #slatorpod

Does Word-Level Quality Estimation Really Improve AI Translation Post-Editing?

slatormarketing — 2025-04-09 07:26:30 UTC

AI translation has become an integral part of translation workflows, with post-editing being a standard practice in the language industry.
In this context, quality estimation (QE) has been proposed and integrated into many computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools to direct post-editors’ attention to segments that need revision.

#aitranslation #machinetranslation #postediting #qualityestimation #translationtech #languageai #slatorinsights #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon

In Internal Memo, Shopify CEO Says AI Has Already Sped Up Translations 100x

slatormarketing — 2025-04-10 06:36:18 UTC

Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke disclosed the leaking of an internal memo on AI on April 7, 2025, by posting on X with a provocative headline: “Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify.”

“Our task here at Shopify is to make our software unquestionably the best canvas on which to develop the best businesses of the future,” Lütke wrote. “For that we need to be absolutely ahead.”

In keeping with Shopify’s core values to “be a constant learner” and “thrive on change,” every employee is now “expected to use AI effectively,” Lütke explained, adding that “brilliant” usage of AI is already helping high-achievers accomplish “100x the work.” That includes, apparently, the localization team, which, as reported by Slator News , has seen translations speed up 100x thanks to AI integration.

#ai #artificialintelligence #translation #shopify #technews #innovation #aiinbusiness #languagetech #productivity #techadvancement #slatorinsights #slator #slatorpod #slatorcon

Slator 2025 Legal Services and Language AI Report

slatormarketing — 2025-04-11 07:04:41 UTC

The 90-page Slator 2025 Legal Services and Language AI Report provides an extensive and in-depth view of the global trends and regulations of the legal services industry, and the impact that these have on the demand for language services, language AI, and technology.

The report analyzes macro-level trends in the legal services industry and offers insight into how these macro-trends impact the language services and technology industry. This includes trends in litigation vs. international arbitration, and how the growth of LegalTech is witnessing an increasing number of tools that incorporate translation as a feature.

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Multilingual AI Voice and Dubbing Startup pyannoteAI Raises EUR 8.1M

slatormarketing — 2025-04-14 05:01:40 UTC

Multilingual AI voice and dubbing startup pyannoteAI has announced that it has raised EUR 8.1m (USD 8.9m) in seed funding to grow and scale its core technology — speaker diarization — in multiple languages. Speaker diarization uses AI to understand who said what in a conversation.

The round was led by Crane Venture Partners and Serena, and included participation from angel investors Julien Chaumond, CTO at Hugging Face, and Alexis Conneau, ex-Research Scientist at Meta and Co-creator of the Advanced Voice Mode neural network at OpenAI.

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5 Reasons to Attend the Global Ready Conference 2025 by Smartling

slatormarketing — 2025-04-16 08:21:53 UTC

Join industry leaders at Smartling’s Global Ready Conference 2025 to explore how AI, localization, and global growth strategies intersect. Discover real-world case studies, AI insights, and expert tactics—all in one virtual event.

Read More: https://slator.com/five-reasons-to-attend-smartlings-global-ready-conference/
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Smartling’s Global Ready Conference: Unlocking Global Success

slatormarketing — 2025-04-17 10:13:12 UTC

Explore why Smartling’s Global Ready Conference on April 30, 2025, is a must-attend virtual event for localization professionals, marketers, and global business leaders. Dive into AI-driven translation strategies, gain insights from industry pioneers at MongoDB, IHG, and Slator, and explore cutting-edge innovations in large language models and neural machine translation. This concise, high-impact conference offers actionable tactics to scale smarter, enhance global customer connections, and stay ahead in the evolving translation landscape—all from the comfort of your home or office. Register now for a day of inspiration, networking, and growth.

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Alibaba and Meta Face Off in Simultaneous AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-04-28 10:11:08 UTC

Two recent research papers — one from a team at Alibaba and Xiamen University, the other from Meta AI —- proposed different ways to improve simultaneous AI translation (SiMT): by adapting large language models (LLMs) for real-time use, and by extending translation systems with a lightweight streaming module.
The Alibaba and Xiamen University researchers introduced a method called EAST (Efficient and Adaptive Simultaneous Translation), which enables LLMs to handle streaming input.

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Improving Multilingual LLMs with AI Translation Insights

slatormarketing — 2025-04-29 10:00:15 UTC

Multilingual evaluation of large language models is falling behind their rapid progress. New research from Alibaba, Google, and Cohere sheds light on critical gaps — and offers guidance from AI translation to bridge them.

Read the full article on Slator: https://slator.com/lessons-from-ai-translation-to-improve-multilingual-llm-evaluation/

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Cybersecurity Firm Points to Risks in NVIDIA’s Translation AI and Speech Microservices

slatormarketing — 2025-04-30 08:09:14 UTC

Cybersecurity consultancy firm Trend Micro’s research identified security vulnerabilities in NVIDIA Riva API endpoints. NVIDIA Riva is a set of GPU-accelerated features for developers that NVIDIA describes as “multilingual speech and translation microservices for building fully customizable, real-time conversational AI pipelines” for cloud deployment.
The features, launched in 2024, enabling automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), and AI translation, can be used in multiple scenarios and operate through the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).

Readmore: https://slator.com/cybersecurity-firm-points-to-risks-in-nvidias-translation-ai-and-speech-microservices/
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How OpenAI’s O3-Mini and DeepSeek-R1 Are Shaping the Future of AI Translation Evaluation?

slatormarketing — 2025-05-05 06:32:48 UTC

Can reasoning-enabled LLMs outperform traditional models in AI translation evaluation? A recent Slator article explores how Alibaba’s advancements in large reasoning models are driving innovation in the language tech space. Now, a new study by researchers from the University of Mannheim and the University of Technology Nuremberg dives deeper—testing whether next-gen models like OpenAI’s O3-Mini and DeepSeek-R1 offer superior capabilities in assessing machine translation quality.
Researchers point out: “Most prior work focuses on non-reasoning LLMs. This study asks—do reasoning-powered LLMs truly evaluate translations better?”
Read the full study breakdown: How Well Can OpenAI’s O3-Mini and DeepSeek-R1 Evaluate AI Translation?

Slator continues to lead the way in covering the latest breakthroughs in AI translation, machine learning, and translation management software. Stay ahead with trusted insights for linguists, tech innovators, and localization pros.

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How Well Can OpenAI’s o3-mini and DeepSeek-R1 Evaluate AI Translation?

slatormarketing — 2025-05-05 07:14:45 UTC

Can reasoning-enabled LLMs for AI translation evaluation outperform customary models? As per a Slator article that is recent, language tech innovation is being driven by Alibaba's advancements in large reasoning models. This piece examines the effects of such progress on the discipline. For a new study, researchers from the University of Mannheim and the University of Technology Nuremberg now dive deeper, testing whether next-gen models such as OpenAI’s O3-Mini and DeepSeek-R1 offer capabilities that are superior in assessing machine translation quality.
Researchers point out this study asks if LLMs that use reasoning evaluate translations better than other prior work.
To find out more read the entire study summary. Can OpenAI’s O3-Mini and DeepSeek-R1 Evaluate AI Translation In A Well Manner?

Slator still leads in coverage of AI translation, machine learning, and translation management software breakthroughs. For localization pros and tech innovators as well as linguists, stay ahead with understandings that are trusted.

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DeepL Plants Flag on iPhone, RWS Stock Puzzle

slatormarketing — 2025-05-06 05:49:30 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with DeepL becoming the first third-party translation app users can set as default on the iPhone, a position gained by navigating Apple’s developer requirements that others like Google Translate have yet to meet.

Florian and Esther examine RWS’s mid-year trading update, which triggered a steep 40% share price drop despite stable revenue, healthy profits, and manageable debt.

On the partnerships front, the duo covers multiple collaborations: Acclaro and Phrase co-funded a new Solutions Architect role, Unbabel entered a strategic partnership with Acclaro, and Phrase partnered with Clearly Local in Shanghai.

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DeepL Hosts Language AI Leaders at Technology Roundtable in Zurich

slatormarketing — 2025-05-07 05:43:25 UTC

On April 3, 2025, representatives from 14 organizations gathered at the beautiful FIFA Museum in Zurich for a series of roundtable presentations and discussions organized by Slator on behalf of DeepL.

Titled “The Boom of ‘Bring Your Own Language AI’ – Opportunities and Risks,” the event brought together diverse stakeholders from the insurance, banking, government, life sciences, telecom, transportation, and international organization sectors.

Mordstein’s presentation focused on the rise of a custom language AI within organizations, highlighting the language access challenges many of them face in global business.
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DeepL Brings Language AI Pioneers Together in Zurich

slatormarketing — 2025-05-07 06:41:04 UTC

On April 3, 2025, 14 organizations convened at the FIFA Museum in Zurich for a Slator-hosted event, organized for DeepL, titled “The Surge of ‘Bring Your Own Language AI’ – Opportunities and Challenges.” The roundtable featured presentations and discussions with stakeholders from sectors like insurance, banking, government, life sciences, telecom, transportation, and international organizations.

Mordstein’s talk explored the growing adoption of tailored language AI in organizations, addressing the language access hurdles in global operations. For a detailed study summary, visit: https://slator.com/deepl-hosts-language-ai-leaders-at-technology-roundtable-in-zurich/

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Denmark Says Post-Editing Is Not Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-05-08 11:35:23 UTC

A passage taken from a statement (in Danish) published in April 2025 by the Danish Translators’ Association and the Danish Authors’ Society says that “some people have wrongly received public lending money for books where they were listed as translators. In these instances, no real translation work was done; instead, they only edited text that was already translated by a machine.”
According to the European Council of Literary Translators Associations (CEATL), the two associations, along with the Danish Publishers Association, have reached an industry-wide agreement regarding crediting practices for translators and AI translation post-editors.

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How to Expand Into AI Data Services with DATAmundi CEO Véronique Özkaya

slatormarketing — 2025-05-12 07:56:45 UTC

Véronique Özkaya, Co-CEO of DATAmundi, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the company’s strategic rebrand and how it is positioning itself as a key player in the data-for-AI space.

Véronique details her journey to leading DATAmundi, formerly known as Summa Linguae, where she now drives a strategic shift from traditional language services to AI-focused data enablement.

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Slator Pro Guide: Language Expert Bureaus

slatormarketing — 2025-05-12 11:17:57 UTC

The Slator Pro Guide: Language Expert Bureaus is an essential guide for small, founder- and freelance-led language businesses to thrive and master client and vendor management, sales and marketing, pricing and growth strategies, tech deployment, and more.

The Pro Guide explores the role of Language Expert Bureaus (LEBs), which are run by individuals who have mastery in both language and subject matter expertise, and have scaled their freelance business in collaboration with a collective of other language industry practitioners.

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US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens

slatormarketing — 2025-05-14 07:58:35 UTC

Market performance and unemployment rates are standard indicators of the mood of the economy. For the language industry, rates and employment levels are two additional important factors.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in an April 2025 update to its Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), reported some mixed news for translators and interpreters (T&Is) — specifically those who are employees.
The BLS estimated about 78,300 jobs in 2023, with nearly one-third (32%) of those being self-employed. (Data on their earnings was not included in the OOH.)

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Will YouTube Succeed with AI Translated Dubbing?

slatormarketing — 2025-05-15 06:52:43 UTC

If anyone had heard in the 2010s the prediction that YouTube VP, Amjad Hanif, is quoted as saying in a Bloomberg article about AI dubbing, skepticism would have likely reigned on social media: in five years, “every video uploaded to YouTube could be dubbed automatically into every spoken language.”
In 2025, this is more plausible, so no great skepticism, no millions of exploding-head emojis. Well, perhaps not every spoken language. But at the dizzying rate language AI is advancing (just look at what HeyGen’s Avatar or ElevenLabs’ Actor Mode can do), AI dubbing is set to improve and dominate over human dubbing a lot sooner than 2030.

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Slator Pro Guide: Language Expert Bureaus

slatormarketing — 2025-05-15 10:41:46 UTC

The Slator Pro Guide: Language Expert Bureaus is a vital resource for small, founder- and freelancer-driven language businesses to succeed by mastering client and vendor relations, sales and marketing, pricing and expansion strategies, technology integration, and more.
The Pro Guide delves into the role of Language Expert Bureaus (LEBs), led by professionals with deep expertise in both language and specialized fields, who have grown their freelance ventures by partnering with a network of fellow language industry experts.

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Why 'AI Everywhere' Isn’t a Localization Strategy

slatormarketing — 2025-05-16 06:04:38 UTC

The article titled "Why 'AI Everywhere' Isn’t a Localization Strategy" critiques the ineffective approach of uniformly applying AI solutions globally. It emphasizes the necessity of customizing AI implementations to align with specific cultural, linguistic, and regional requirements to ensure successful localization and global adoption.

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CEO of AI Dubber Papercup Says Much of the Team is Moving to Scale AI

slatormarketing — 2025-05-20 05:28:42 UTC

AI dubbing company Papercup co-founder and CEO, Jesse Shemen, announced via a post on LinkedIn dated May 15, 2025, that “a large portion of the Papercup team is joining Scale AI, a company I’ve long admired for shaping the future of AI across both public and enterprise sectors.”
While both Shemen and AI data annotation giant Scale AI are seemingly keeping details of their merger under wraps, Shemen also said in his post that “It is a bittersweet moment. While it’s difficult to see Papercup take a different path than I had imagined, I’m deeply proud of what we accomplished.” He is joining Scale himself, but it is not known what his role will be.

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HeyGen CTO Rong Yan on AI Video Generation and the Language Challenge

slatormarketing — 2025-05-21 11:28:12 UTC

Rong Yan, CTO of HeyGen, joins SlatorPod to recount the company’s transformation from a Metaverse-focused startup to leading the emerging field of AI video generation.
Rong recounts HeyGen’s beginnings and the pivot to its current avatar model, which saw ARR go from zero to USD 1m within six months.
Rong attributes HeyGen’s success to its emphasis on three key elements: quality, consistency, and controllability. The company’s newest model, Avatar IV, enables full-body video generation with natural gestures, synchronized audio, and emotion to speech.

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EU Postpones Spain Language Decision Again

slatormarketing — 2025-05-30 11:18:44 UTC

Almost two years after the first formal petition, Spain once again pushed for its three co-official languages, Catalan, Basque, and Galician, to be added as official languages within the European Union (EU). On May 27, 2025, the EU postponed any decision on the matter for a second time.
The first time the proposal was rejected was in September 2023, a little over a month after the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, requested for the Council of the European Union to include the languages.
At the time, Spain presided over the EU government, which communicated that it had discussed the matter but needed more information, and deferred making a decision on whether to bring it to a vote.

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Grammarly Raises a Billion in Financing Tied to Revenue Growth

slatormarketing — 2025-06-05 06:14:29 UTC

Known as much for its flagship write-assist offering as for ubiquitous advertising, the Grammarly Editor platform raised USD 1bn from General Catalyst‘s Customer Value Fund. The funds will operate like a loan or credit line with capped returns tied to revenue, rather than an equity stake.
The financing, announced on X on May 29, 2025, by the company’s current CEO, Shishir Mehrotra, is structured in a way that allows General Catalyst to increase their investment in Grammarly without diluting ownership by issuing new shares to other investors — according to Reuters.

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What Are Language Solutions Integrators and Language Technology Platforms?

slatormarketing — 2025-06-10 08:00:34 UTC

Florian and Esther welcome Slator’s Anna Wyndham and Alex Edwards to SlatorPod to explain the rationale behind the new industry framework introduced in the Slator 2025 Language Industry Market Report.
Drawing from the flagship report and echoing the buzz of SlatorCon London, the team explains why the traditional labels, Language Service Providers (LSPs) and Translation Management Systems (TMSs), no longer capture the scope and complexity of the evolving market. Instead, Slator has introduced two new terms: Language Solutions Integrators (LSIs) and Language Technology Platforms (LTPs).
SlatorPod breaks down new industry terms, Language Solutions Integrators (LSIs) and Language Technology Platforms (LTPs), reflecting the AI-driven evolution of language services.

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AI Live Translation Stars as Key Feature at Apple 2025 Developers Conference

slatormarketing — 2025-06-11 10:30:30 UTC

The 2025 installment of Apple’s annual World Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicked off online with announcements of AI live translation capabilities seemingly everywhere in the company’s platforms and products.
The event showcased features platform by platform, citing Apple Intelligence as the central engine for translation and other new or enhanced device functions. Setting the stage for a host of live translation mini demos, Apple Intelligence’s 17 supported languages were mentioned not five minutes into the broadcast opening.

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Google Flips Stance on Automatic AI Translations, Requires Content Creators to Opt Out

slatormarketing — 2025-06-18 12:47:16 UTC

There is a reason that “Google Translate” has become shorthand, outside the language industry, for translation technology: Its relatively early appearance online, coupled with Google’s ubiquity, has made it an identifiable standard.
Now, Google has integrated its automated, AI-powered translation into its search engine and results pages — potentially to the detriment of content creators.
SEO specialist website Ahrefs published, in early June 2025, an article on the potential fallout from Google’s efforts to automatically translate English-language webpages into other languages following Google’s March 2025 Core.
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UK Screen Sector Turns to AI for Subtitling and Dubbing, Report Finds

slatormarketing — 2025-06-20 10:30:46 UTC

A new report from the British Film Institute (BFI) and the CoSTAR Foresight Lab, published in June 2025, outlines how generative AI is being adopted across the UK’s film, TV, and gaming.
Drawing on surveys, expert interviews, and public consultation, the report identifies a number of AI use cases across the screen sector, including several that relate directly to language-related applications — such as subtitling, dubbing, accent adaptation, and interactive dialogue generation.
At the BFI National Archive, large language models (LLMs), vision tools, and natural language processing methods are being used to make content more accessible and help users find relevant content more easily.

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Europe’s Large Multilingual Vision-Language Models Hit the Stage

slatormarketing — 2025-06-23 11:58:58 UTC

On June 10, 2025, Andre Martins, Head of Research at Language Solutions Integrator Unbabel, announced the release of a preview version of two large multilingual vision-language models (VLMs), EuroVLM-1.7B and EuroVLM-9B, developed in collaboration with Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon.
The models support 35 languages, including all 24 official EU languages, along with Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Galician, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
Built on EuroLLM — a multilingual text-only model — the new VLMs combine strong multilingual language understanding with vision encoding. This enables them to process images alongside text and perform a range of multilingual vision-language tasks, such as:

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EU Language Law with Professor Stefaan van der Jeught

slatormarketing — 2025-06-24 06:00:25 UTC

Stefaan van der Jeught, Professor of EU Constitutional Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and a Press Officer at the Court of Justice of the European Union, joins SlatorPod to talk about the complex relationship between language and law in the EU.
Stefaan outlines the historical evolution of EU language policy, from French-only founding treaties to the gradual inclusion of all member state languages. Despite formal equality, institutions largely define their own internal language regimes, leading to fragmented and often English-centric practices.
Stefaan’s book EU Language Law, now in its second edition, examines these issues in depth. Updated with new case law, legislation, and developments in AI and governance, it includes a 10-point roadmap for reform. Stefaan advocates for greater transparency, legal protection of linguistic diversity, and a constitutional debate on the role of language in EU integration.

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Tom Elias Hanna on Why On-Site Interpreting Is Here to Stay and the Trump EO Impact

slatormarketing — 2025-06-24 07:28:25 UTC

Tom Elias Hanna, President of Hanna Interpreting Services (Hanna), joins SlatorPod to talk about how a family-run interpreting initiative grew into a national language solutions integrator (LSI).
Tom explained that the company was born out of necessity during an influx of Arabic-speaking refugees in San Diego, with his mother providing interpretation and him leveraging his legal background to establish a compliant, scalable business that now serves healthcare, government, education, and social service sectors across California.
Tom described how their inclusion-focused work led to partnerships like one with San Diego FC, where they provide ASL at every home game. He emphasized that while AI holds potential in sign language interpretation, it must evolve with and for the deaf community to be truly effective, due to cultural, emotional, and experiential nuances that current technologies cannot replicate.

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What Venture Capital Firms Look For When Investing in Language AI

slatormarketing — 2025-06-27 05:50:45 UTC

AI may have gotten top billing for SlatorCon London 2025’s Investor Panel, but investors Ignacio Monereo and Simone Cremonini stated up-front that when it comes to committing funds, they place great importance on the people behind the tech.
Prior to his current role, as Partner at USD 40m firm Boost Capital Partners, Monereo worked eight years at Google, where he met members of the team that would eventually found Madrid-based AI dubbing platform — and Boost Capital rising star — DubMe.io. Investing in a company at the pre-seed or Seed A round, he said, means betting on the team.

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Latest AI News and Insights in Language Services | Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-06-27 07:48:02 UTC

Explore the latest trends, insights, and updates on AI in the language services industry with Slator. Stay informed about AI-driven translation, localization, speech technology, and machine translation advancements. Follow expert analysis, industry news, and AI innovations shaping the future of global content delivery.

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How Accurate is Google Translate?

slatormarketing — 2025-07-03 08:11:02 UTC

Mostly, Google Translate is very accurate. Since its inception in 2006, it has become one of the top-rated machine translation (MT) tools, currently supporting 133 languages, having added 24 in 2022 Accuracy varies depending on language pair and content type, though some reports show Google Translate reaching 94% accuracy.
Google’s 2016 shift to Neural Machine Translation (NMT) represented a turning point for output quality. The tech giant suggests GNMT reduced translation errors by over 60% for several major language pairs. It also eliminated the need to translate via English as an intermediary with “zero-shot translation”.

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Google Flags Serious Data Quality Issues in Public Multilingual Speech Datasets

slatormarketing — 2025-07-04 06:14:28 UTC

A June 27, 2025, Google study has uncovered serious quality issues in three of the most widely used public multilingual speech datasets: Mozilla Common Voice 17.0, FLEURS, and VoxPopuli.
The Google researchers explained that these datasets play an important role in advancing speech technologies. For example, they are essential for training and evaluating multilingual automatic speech recognition (ASR) models like Whisper and SeamlessM4T, and also support crosslingual speech representation learning and downstream applications such as multilingual speech generation and understanding.
The Google team found that these datasets contain flaws that can lead to misleading results and give an “illusion of success”, especially in low-resource languages.

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French Government Quietly Deploys a Language AI Tool for 13K Diplomats

slatormarketing — 2025-07-07 12:28:45 UTC

It is difficult to find much about “DiploIA” on France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs site or on that of the government’s digital directorate (DNUM, Direction du Numérique), and perhaps with good reason: the set of language AI tools that DNUM developed is meant to assist France’s 13,000 diplomatic agents at home and abroad in sensitive missions.
Despite all the secrecy, the French Acteurs Publics (AP) news site published information about the project in a June 2025 article. In it, DiploIA is described as an AI-powered system focused on multilingual translation and transcription that directly addresses the specific needs of diplomatic field operations. It has been in use since May 2025.

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SOSi Awarded USD 260M DEA Language Support Contract

slatormarketing — 2025-07-08 05:29:28 UTC

Virginia-based defense and technology services private firm SOS International, LLC (SOSi) has secured a substantial language services contract from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), valued at approximately USD 260m, according to a press release from July 3, 2025.
Founded in 1989, SOSi has a long-standing relationship with the DEA, securing contracts with the agency since its first year in operation. This enduring partnership marks what CEO Julian Setian calls a “35-year legacy of supporting the DEA’s mission.”

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The 50 Top Language AI Startups of 2025

slatormarketing — 2025-07-14 12:35:22 UTC

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, including the newly released Slator 2025 Language AI 50 Under 50, showcasing fifty of the most innovative and fast-growing language AI startups founded within the past fifty months.
The duo explain how Slator sifted through hundreds of companies, assessing innovation, practical solutions to real buyer problems, and strong market positioning. The final fifty span five categories: multilingual video and audio, live speech translation, transcription and captions, translation and text generation, and accessibility.

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2025 Slator Language AI 50 Under 50

slatormarketing — 2025-07-15 05:51:24 UTC

The landscape of language solutions and technology is evolving at a rapid pace. With AI, it is now possible to generate, convert, and personalize speech, text, video, and audio — at scale and at speed.
The last 12 months have seen established language solutions integrators (LSIs) and language technology platforms (LTPs) move quickly to launch AI-driven products to make live events multilingual, broaden language access, and generate tailored multilingual content for global markets.

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Top 50 Language AI Startups of 2025 | Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-07-15 07:17:46 UTC

Explore Slator’s exclusive 2025 list of the Top 50 Language AI Startups driving innovation in translation, localization, and multilingual communication. From cutting-edge machine translation to voice tech and NLP, explore the global leaders shaping the future of language technology. A must-read for investors, linguists, and AI professionals.

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SAP Integrates Large Language Models Into Translation Hub for AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-07-25 05:40:25 UTC

SAP has added large language model (LLM) technology to its cloud-based Translation Hub, expanding its translation offering to over 2,800 language pairs across 54 languages, as announced in a recent blog post.
The new option for AI translation — alongside SAP’s existing traditional machine translation (MT) — is available via the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), where the Translation Hub enables enterprises to localize user interfaces, documentation, and other business content directly through SAP-managed APIs and UIs.

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SAP Enhances Translation Hub with Large Language Models for Advanced AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-07-25 06:30:32 UTC

Explore how SAP is revolutionizing enterprise translation with the integration of large language models (LLMs) into its Translation Hub. This strategic move empowers businesses with faster, more accurate, and context-aware translations, thereby improving the delivery of multilingual content across global markets. Learn how SAP’s AI-powered solution supports innovation in language technology and bridges the gap between automation and human-like fluency.

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Was Pam Bondi’s Language Access Memo ‘Worse Than Expected’?

slatormarketing — 2025-08-05 12:29:15 UTC

More than four months after the Trump administration issued Executive Order (EO) 14224 making English the only official language of the US and revoking EO 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency” (LEP), Attorney General Pam Bondi issued the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) compliance guidance for that EO via a memo.

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Google Flags Significant Overestimation in AI Translation Benchmark Results

slatormarketing — 2025-08-12 10:19:14 UTC

Google has issued a warning about inflated accuracy claims in AI translation benchmarks, highlighting the gap between test results and real-world performance. This development urges businesses and researchers to reassess AI translation evaluation methods for more reliable outcomes.

Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/google-warns-of-major-overestimation-in-ai-translation-benchmarks/

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UK Language Solutions Integrator The Wolfestone Group Acquires US-Based Omni

slatormarketing — 2025-08-21 06:06:44 UTC

Swansea, Wales, UK-based Language Solutions Integrator (LSI) The Wolfestone Group (Wolfestone) announced its acquisition of Texas LSI Omni Intercommunications (Omni) in a deal that officially closed in late June 2025 and that the company says was initially kept private to ensure a smooth transition.

The acquisition marks the first formal relationship between the two companies, but Wolfestone had been actively searching for a US-based company to support its presence and growth in the region.

Read more : https://slator.com/uk-lsi-wolfestone-group-acquires-us-based-omni/

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New AI Language Technology Degree Receives Backing from New York Governor

slatormarketing — 2025-08-21 08:30:23 UTC

New York’s Governor has endorsed a groundbreaking AI Language Technology degree program, designed to prepare students for the future of artificial intelligence and linguistics. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between technology and communication, fostering innovation, research, and workforce readiness in the growing AI sector.

Read More: https://slator.com/new-ai-language-technology-degree-gets-new-york-governor-backing/

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Pairaphrase Co-Founder Rick Woyde on Building a Next-Gen Language Technology Platform | AI-Powered Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-08-22 12:25:01 UTC

Discover how Rick Woyde, Co-Founder of Pairaphrase, is shaping the future of AI-powered translation and localization technology. In this exclusive insight, he shares the journey of building a cutting-edge language technology platform designed to accelerate enterprise translation, multilingual collaboration, and global communication.

From leveraging machine translation with human post-editing to addressing business translation challenges, learn how Pairaphrase is transforming the way companies scale across international markets. Ideal for professionals in AI translation, localization, and global business expansion who seek to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving language technology industry.

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GPT-5 Infographic: Key Features, Enhancements & Impact of OpenAI’s Latest AI Model

slatormarketing — 2025-08-25 08:08:52 UTC

Discover the future of AI with our professional GPT-5 infographic. Explore key enhancements in reasoning, dynamic routing, multilingual reach, and real-world applications. Learn how Open Ai's latest language model boosts productivity, enables smarter collaboration, and transforms industries worldwide. Perfect for businesses, developers, and AI enthusiasts looking to stay ahead in 2025.

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WMT25 Preliminary Results: Gemini-2.5-Pro and GPT-4.1 Lead AI Translation Benchmark

slatormarketing — 2025-08-28 07:50:44 UTC

The WMT25 preliminary results highlight Gemini-2.5-Pro and GPT-4.1 as front-runners in AI translation performance. While commercial MT engines remain mid-tier, these early findings set the stage for the final human-evaluated rankings expected in November.

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Middlebury MIIS Translation & Interpreting Graduate Programs Phased Out by June 2027

slatormarketing — 2025-09-04 09:33:12 UTC

Middlebury College President Ian B. Baucom and the institution’s senior leadership announced on August 26th the closure of most residential and select online graduate programs at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), a move set to take effect by June 2027.
The discontinuation will impact all residential graduate programs, which include translation & interpretation, conference interpretation, translation and localization management, and many more.

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Document AI Translation: From OCR Pipelines to End-to-End Intelligent Systems

slatormarketing — 2025-09-09 10:47:37 UTC

Explore how Document AI translation is evolving beyond traditional OCR pipelines into advanced end-to-end systems. Learn how multimodal models and layout-aware training are transforming document translation accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

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Apple Launches AI-Powered Live Translation on AirPods | Real-Time Language Innovation

slatormarketing — 2025-09-11 08:25:58 UTC

Explore Apple’s groundbreaking AI live translation feature now available on AirPods. Experience seamless real-time conversations, multilingual support, and advanced AI technology that redefines global communication. Perfect for travel, business, and everyday interactions.

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EU AirPods Users Face Restrictions on Apple’s Live AI Translation Feature

slatormarketing — 2025-09-13 09:37:09 UTC

Apple’s AI-powered live translation on AirPods is facing restrictions for users in the European Union due to regulatory challenges. Discover the impact on EU consumers, Apple’s innovation in real-time translation, and what this means for the future of AI-driven communication.

Read More: https://slator.com/eu-airpod-users-blocked-from-live-ai-translation/

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EU AirPods Users Face Restrictions on Apple’s Live AI Translation Feature

slatormarketing — 2025-09-13 09:56:32 UTC

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YouTube Introduces Multi-Language Audio Tracks for Creators | Global Audience Reach

slatormarketing — 2025-09-17 11:09:24 UTC

YouTube now allows creators to upload their own multi-language audio tracks, making content more accessible to worldwide viewers. This update empowers creators to connect with diverse audiences and expand their global reach.

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YouTube Lets All Creators Add Multi-Language Audio Tracks — New MLA Tool Roll-Out

slatormarketing — 2025-09-18 09:35:58 UTC

YouTube has expanded its Multi-Language Audio (MLA) feature, allowing millions of creators to upload audio tracks in multiple languages with human voiceovers or AI tools. Early results show creators’ watch time from non-primary languages increased 25%, and some saw views triple. Plus, YouTube is trialing localized thumbnails to go with the feature.

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Opportunity or Commodity? Investors Debate the Language AI Thesis at SlatorCon

slatormarketing — 2025-09-19 10:49:28 UTC

Venture capitalists examine whether language AI is a high-growth opportunity or becoming commoditized—insights from the investor panel at SlatorCon Silicon Valley covering domain-specific AI, monetization, use cases in voice, translation, and video, and what’s next for vertical AI.

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Investors Debate Language AI: Opportunity or Commodity at SlatorCon Silicon Valley

slatormarketing — 2025-09-19 11:19:19 UTC

At SlatorCon Silicon Valley, leading investors shared insights on the future of language AI—discussing whether it remains a high-growth opportunity or risks becoming a commoditized technology. The panel explored trends in machine translation, voice and video AI, vertical applications, monetization strategies, and the outlook for AI innovation in global markets.

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NVIDIA, Microsoft, ElevenLabs Top New Automatic Speech Recognition Leaderboard

slatormarketing — 2025-10-23 12:02:28 UTC

Hugging Face has teamed up with NVIDIA, Mistral AI, and the University of Cambridge to launch the Open ASR Leaderboard, a public benchmark for automatic speech recognition (ASR).

Read More : https://slator.com/nvidia-microsoft-elevenlabs-top-automatic-speech-recognition-leaderboard/

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NVIDIA, Microsoft, ElevenLabs Top New Automatic Speech Recognition Leaderboard

slatormarketing — 2025-10-24 08:51:30 UTC

Proposed Resolution Recognizes the Importance of Spanish in the United States | Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-10-31 09:40:24 UTC

The United States is home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the world, and a new proposed resolution aims to officially recognize the importance of the Spanish language nationwide. This insightful article by Slator explores the cultural, social, and economic implications of the move — emphasizing how Spanish continues to shape communication, education, and business in America’s multilingual landscape.

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Adobe Firefly Introduces Multilingual AI Voiceovers | Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-10-31 09:56:51 UTC

Adobe Firefly takes creativity to the next level with its new multilingual AI voiceover feature. This breakthrough empowers creators to produce natural, high-quality voiceovers in multiple languages, making global content creation faster and more inclusive. Explore how Adobe is shaping the future of AI-powered localization and media production with this innovative update.

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Slator Releases Translation-as-a-Feature (TaaF) Report | Transforming Language Integration

slatormarketing — 2025-10-31 10:17:01 UTC

Explore Slator’s latest Translation-as-a-Feature (TaaF) Report, revealing how translation is becoming a built-in function across digital platforms and enterprise applications. Learn how TaaF is revolutionizing the way businesses integrate multilingual communication, enhance user experience, and scale global reach through AI-driven translation technology.

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Translation-as-a-Feature (TaaF) Report by Slator – Revolutionizing Language Integration

slatormarketing — 2025-10-31 11:04:40 UTC

Explore how Slator’s Translation-as-a-Feature (TaaF) Report is redefining the role of language in digital ecosystems. The report highlights how businesses are embedding AI-driven translation directly into software, enhancing multilingual communication, and enabling seamless global experiences. Explore key insights and trends shaping the future of translation technology at Slator.

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Adobe Firefly Launches Multilingual AI Voiceover Feature | Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-10-31 11:28:33 UTC

Experience the next evolution in creative technology with Adobe Firefly’s new multilingual AI voiceover feature. This innovation enables creators to generate realistic, natural-sounding voiceovers in multiple languages, making global content production faster and more accessible. Learn how Adobe is transforming the landscape of AI-driven media localization in Slator’s latest report.

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What If DeepL Goes Public? | Slator Report on IPO Possibility & Market Impact

slatormarketing — 2025-11-06 09:49:41 UTC

Explore Slator’s in-depth analysis on whether DeepL may go public and how a potential IPO could reshape the AI translation and language technology industry. This article examines DeepL’s growth, valuation prospects, competitive landscape, and the strategic impact of an IPO on global enterprises and translation services.

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Google’s New Step to Improve Human Translation Evaluation

slatormarketing — 2025-11-07 11:57:23 UTC

Google has introduced a simple second-review approach to make human translation evaluations more accurate and consistent. This enhancement aims to strengthen quality checks and ensure fair comparison between human and machine translations. A valuable development for the translation and localisation industry.

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Language Technology Platforms Are Becoming the Primary Gateway to AI Translation

slatormarketing — 2025-11-07 12:31:01 UTC

According to the latest survey by Slator, more than half of Language Solutions Integrators (LSIs) now access AI translation primarily through Language Technology Platforms (LTPs) and Translation Management Systems (TMS), rather than working directly with AI providers. This shift signals how localization workflows are evolving—emphasizing integration, flexibility, and multi-engine capability over in-house development. A telling development for businesses relying on human plus machine translation services.

Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/for-lsis-language-technology-platforms-main-gateway-ai-translation/

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Meta Omnilingual ASR – Breaking Language Barriers with AI-Powered Speech Recognition

slatormarketing — 2025-11-13 10:12:32 UTC

On November 10, 2025, Meta AI unveiled Omnilingual ASR, a new suite of automatic speech recognition (ASR) models that can transcribe speech in more than 1,600 languages — including around 500 low-resource languages never previously supported by any ASR model.

Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/what-is-meta-omnilingual-asr/

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Language Access Failures in the Massachusetts Court System

2025-11-27 11:56:16 UTC

This article provides an in-depth examination of language access shortcomings within the Massachusetts court system. It outlines how limited interpretation services impact due process, communication, and equitable treatment for non-English-speaking individuals. Gain insights into the findings, systemic gaps, and the broader implications for justice and public service delivery.

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3Play Media co-CEOs See a Big New Market for Dubbing and Accessibility Solutions

slatormarketing — 2025-12-12 12:37:48 UTC

Explore 3Play Media’s growth into a major dubbing and video accessibility market with AI + linguist solutions, driven by global trends and European Accessibility Act demand.

Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/3play-media-big-new-market-dubbing-accessibility-solutions/

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Top 25 Language Industry Quotes in 2025: Insights from Global Leaders

slatormarketing — 2025-12-29 10:40:38 UTC

Explore the Top 25 Language Industry Quotes in 2025, featuring key insights from executives, innovators, and AI experts shaping the global language services sector. This curated collection highlights perspectives on the evolving role of AI, quality, trust, and human expertise in translation, interpreting, and localization. From AI adoption challenges to industry transformation and future opportunities, these compelling voices capture the trends and tensions defining the language landscape in 2025 and beyond.

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How SAP is Restructuring Localization for the AI Era | Slator

slatormarketing — 2025-12-29 12:11:23 UTC

SAP is restructuring its localization strategy to adapt to the AI era, moving away from traditional, resource-heavy workflows. The company is introducing AI-driven translation, risk-based quality models, and simplified language processes to improve scalability and efficiency. By redefining roles, retiring legacy tools, and prioritizing automation, SAP aims to support global language coverage while balancing quality, cost, and speed across its expanding product ecosystem.

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Slator | Trusted News for the Language Industry

slatormarketing — 2026-01-02 10:42:14 UTC

Slator is a leading website that shares news, insights, and research about the global language industry. It covers topics like translation, localization, language technology, and AI. Slator helps professionals, companies, and investors stay updated on market trends, industry growth, and new innovations. The website also offers reports, podcasts, events, and expert analysis, making it a reliable source for anyone involved in language services and language technology worldwide.

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Italian Benchmark Evaluates LLMs & AI Translation Advancements – Slator Insight

slatormarketing — 2026-01-10 10:29:24 UTC

Explore how a community-driven Italian benchmark assesses large language models (LLMs), including AI translation performance, with native tasks and advanced evaluation methods to push language-specific NLP research forward. Insights by Slator.

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Google Launches MedASR — Open Medical Speech-to-Text AI Model

slatormarketing — 2026-01-12 10:16:26 UTC

Google introduces MedASR, an open medical speech-to-text AI model designed to accurately transcribe clinical conversations and healthcare audio for improved documentation and AI-driven workflows.

Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/google-launches-medasr-an-open-medical-speech-to-text-model/

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Google Launches MedASR: Open Medical Speech-to-Text AI Model

slatormarketing — 2026-01-12 10:30:56 UTC

Google has introduced MedASR, an open medical speech-to-text AI model built to accurately transcribe clinical conversations and healthcare audio. The model aims to improve medical documentation, clinical workflows, and AI-driven healthcare applications. This breakthrough highlights Google’s growing focus on medical AI and speech recognition in healthcare.

Read more: https://slator.com/google-launches-medasr-an-open-medical-speech-to-text-model/

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Google Unveils MedASR — A Breakthrough Open Medical Speech-to-Text AI

slatormarketing — 2026-01-14 11:26:25 UTC

Discover how Google’s new MedASR model is transforming healthcare voice AI. Built specifically for the medical domain and trained on thousands of hours of clinical audio, MedASR delivers highly accurate speech-to-text tailored to doctors’ dictation and patient conversations. Unlike general ASR systems, it’s optimized for medical terminology and integrates into broader healthcare workflows for smarter documentation and analysis. Read the full Slator analysis to see why this open model is a game-changer for developers and health tech innovators.

#GoogleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #SpeechToText #AIInnovation #OpenSourceAI #MedicalAI #HealthcareTechnology #HealthTech #ClinicalAI #DigitalHealth #ASR #VoiceTechnology #MedicalTranscription #LanguageTechnology #AIinHealthcare

Deadline Nears for WIPO Translation Chief Hire With Nearly USD 150 K Salary

slatormarketing — 2026-01-15 12:30:37 UTC

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is closing applications for its Head of the Translation and Terminology Section role in Geneva, offering an estimated total remuneration of around USD 147,770. The senior position involves leading translation operations across the Madrid Registry, driving adoption of translation technologies and AI, overseeing quality assurance, process optimisation, and vendor management. Candidates need strong experience in translation team leadership and tech implementation. Applications are due by January 20, 2026.

#WIPO #TranslationIndustry #LocalizationJobs #TranslationCareers #LanguageTechnology #AIinTranslation #GlobalCareers #InternationalOrganizations #TranslationManagement #LanguageServices

Translation & Language Learning Among the Top Microsoft Copilot Use Cases in 2025

slatormarketing — 2026-01-16 11:37:57 UTC

According to the Microsoft Copilot Usage Report 2025 Translation and language learning are popular uses of AI copilots. People use these tools to translate words, sentences, and documents quickly and accurately. Many also rely on them to learn new languages, understand grammar, and practice everyday conversations. AI copilots are especially helpful on mobile devices, where users want fast and easy language support while traveling, studying, or working. This growing use shows how important AI has become for breaking language barriers and supporting global communication in daily life.

#Translation #LanguageLearning #AIinTranslation #AICopilot #Localization #LanguageTechnology #GlobalCommunication

Multilingual AI Voice LTP Deepgram Raises USD 130M in Series C

slatormarketing — 2026-01-19 10:41:44 UTC

Deepgram, the real-time multilingual voice AI and speech-to-text provider, has raised USD 130 million in a Series C round at a USD 1.3 billion valuation, bringing total funding to over USD 215 million. The investment will fuel expansion of its low-latency language models, support live multilingual experiences like real-time captioning and voice agents, and help grow global infrastructure and language coverage. Deepgram aims to power voice-first applications across regulated industries, customer support, and enterprise workflows. To read the complete blog, click on the link given below.

Read the Complete Blog: https://slator.com/multilingual-ai-voice-ltp-deepgram-130m-series-c/

#AI #VoiceAI #SpeechTechnology #MultilingualAI #Deepgram #AIStartup #TechFunding #SpeechToText #LanguageTechnology

Future of Translation Education: Adapting to Generative AI with JC Penet & Joss Moorkens

slatormarketing — 2026-01-20 12:43:26 UTC

Explore how translation education must evolve in the age of generative AI with experts JC Penet and Joss Moorkens. Their discussion highlights how large language models are reshaping the skills translators need, from evaluating AI output for context and purpose to ethical considerations and AI literacy in classrooms. They argue that, despite automation hype, language and translation studies remain vital for critical thinking, cultural awareness, and adaptability in a rapidly changing industry.

Read The Complete Blog: https://slator.com/future-language-translation-education-jc-penet-joss-moorkens/

#TranslationEducation #FutureOfTranslation #LanguageTechnology #GenerativeAI #AIinTranslation #LocalizationIndustry #TranslationStudies #LanguageProfessionals #HumanAndAI #SlatorInsights

The Future of Language & Translation Education in the Age of AI

slatormarketing — 2026-01-21 11:25:56 UTC

This Slator page explores how generative AI is transforming language and translation education, featuring insights from JC Penet and Joss Moorkens on the SlatorPod. They discuss how large language models change learning and professional skills, stressing that translation programmes must adapt rather than ignore AI. The conversation highlights the importance of critical evaluation, effective prompting, ethics, and AI literacy in teaching, while affirming that deep linguistic and intercultural skills remain essential.

Read the complete blog: https://slator.com/future-language-translation-education-jc-penet-joss-moorkens/

Aglatech14 Acquires Italian Language Solutions Integrator Centrolingue

slatormarketing — 2026-01-22 11:37:42 UTC

Italian language solutions provider Aglatech14 has expanded its footprint by acquiring a defined business unit of Centrolingue S.r.l., effective January 1, 2026. The deal enhances Aglatech14’s capabilities in translation, interpreting, and language training, particularly in institutional and cultural sectors, and strengthens its presence in Northeast Italy’s Triveneto region. Centrolingue will remain a separate legal entity during a transition period as part of Aglatech14’s broader strategy to grow internationally and deliver comprehensive language services.

Read the Complete Blog: https://slator.com/aglatech14-acquires-centrolingue/

Anthropic Economic Index 2026: AI’s Impact on Translators

slatormarketing — 2026-01-23 12:37:52 UTC

The Anthropic Economic Index 2026 offers a data-driven look at how translators and interpreters are actually using AI today. Based on real Claude usage, the report shows modest growth in AI adoption, with most value coming from human-AI collaboration rather than full automation. Core translation tasks remain assisted, not replaced, while reviewing, editing, and validation increasingly rely on AI support. The findings highlight a future defined by augmentation, oversight, and human control.

Read the complete blog: https://slator.com/anthropic-economic-index-2026/

Anthropic Economic Index 2026: How AI Is Reshaping the Global Economy

slatormarketing — 2026-01-24 10:45:54 UTC

Discover the Anthropic Economic Index 2026, a data-driven analysis of AI’s economic impact, global trends, and forecasts shaping the future of artificial intelligence adoption and investment. This blog breaks down key insights and what businesses, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts need to know. Want to dive deeper into the full findings, expert commentary, and detailed projections? Click the link below to read the complete blog!

Read the complete blog: https://slator.com/anthropic-economic-index-2026/

DeepL Strengthens Leadership with Strategic CRO and COO Hires

slatormarketing — 2026-01-27 11:53:35 UTC

DeepL has expanded its executive leadership team by appointing industry veterans Detlef Krause as Chief Revenue Officer and Gavin Mee as Chief Operating Officer, building on what the company calls its strongest year yet. Krause brings 25+ years in enterprise sales from firms like Microsoft and Salesforce, while Mee’s background spans Oracle, Adobe, and UiPath. These strategic hires aim to scale DeepL’s enterprise AI market presence, enhance operational execution, and accelerate adoption of its agentic and language AI solutions worldwide.

Slator 2025 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report

slatormarketing — 2026-02-02 12:04:49 UTC

Slator’s 2025 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report delivers a deep dive into global merger, acquisition, and investment activity across language services and AI-enabled tech. The 55-page analysis tracks 57 transactions and 25 funding rounds, highlighting how capital is being deployed by buyers and startups alike as AI reshapes the landscape. With insights into consolidation patterns, deal structures, and strategic dynamics, this report is essential for investors, corporate leaders, and industry advisors navigating the evolving language sector.

#LanguageIndustry #TranslationIndustry #Localization #MergersAndAcquisitions #LanguageTech #AIinLocalization #IndustryTrends2025 #LanguageServices #GlobalBusiness #TechInvestments

BoldVoice Hits a High Note: $21M Series A to Transform English Speaking

slatormarketing — 2026-02-03 12:26:46 UTC

BoldVoice has secured $21 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission of helping non-native English speakers communicate with clarity and confidence. Powered by AI-driven pronunciation analysis and expert-led coaching, the platform delivers personalized, on-demand voice training at scale. With millions of users across 150+ countries, BoldVoice is redefining how professionals improve spoken English—making high-quality accent coaching accessible, affordable, and effective for a truly global audience.

Pro Guide Reveals 10 Growth Hacks for Language Technology Platforms

slatormarketing — 2026-02-06 11:10:19 UTC

The Slator Pro Guide: Growth Hacks for Language Technology Platforms is a 45-page strategic playbook for leaders scaling language AI platforms. It breaks down 10 practical growth hacks proven to boost adoption, customer traction, and revenue for language technology products — spanning translation, speech and voice, transcription, AI dubbing, and multilingual content generation. This guide offers clear, actionable insights into product design, go-to-market tactics, partnerships, and platform positioning to help teams turn strong tech into scalable success.

Read the complete news: https://slator.com/pro-guide-growth-hacks-language-technology-platforms/

#LanguageTechnolog #LanguageAI #AITranslation #LocalizationIndustry #LanguagePlatforms #TechGrowth #AIGrowth #SaaSTrends #TranslationTechnology #SlatorNews

YouTube Introduces Multilingual Expressive AI Dubbing for Global Creators

slatormarketing — 2026-02-09 11:06:34 UTC

YouTube is expanding its AI dubbing capabilities with multilingual expressive speech, allowing creators to reach global audiences without losing emotion, tone, or authenticity. The new feature delivers natural-sounding dubbed voices across multiple languages, closely matching the original speaker’s intent and expression. By combining advanced speech synthesis and localization technology, YouTube aims to break language barriers at scale, making content more accessible while preserving the creator’s unique voice and storytelling style.

#YouTubeAI #AIDubbing #MultilingualAI #SpeechAI #GenerativeAI #AITranslation #ContentLocalization #MultilingualContent #LanguageTechnology #GlobalContent #CreatorEconomy

10 Proven Growth Hacks Powering the Next Wave of Language Technology Platforms

slatormarketing — 2026-02-09 12:02:23 UTC

Scaling a language technology platform takes more than great AI, it requires smart, repeatable growth strategies. This guide breaks down 10 proven growth hacks used by successful language and localization tech companies to drive adoption, enterprise traction, and long-term revenue. From product-led onboarding and API-first design to strategic partnerships and thought leadership, these insights help language technology platforms move beyond strong products to predictable, scalable growth in a competitive global market.

Making Sense of San Francisco’s 2026 Language Access Report

slatormarketing — 2026-02-10 11:14:18 UTC

The San Francisco 2026 Language Access Report explains how the city is helping people who don’t speak English well. It shows a big rise in the use of translation and interpretation services by city departments during 2024–2025. The report looks at changes to language access rules, how many people used services like phone and in-person interpreting, and updates related to which languages must be supported by city services.

#LanguageAccess #TranslationServices #Interpretation #MultilingualCommunities #PublicServices #LanguageEquity #Localization #InclusiveCommunication

New U.S. Law Pushes Telehealth Language Access Guidance

slatormarketing — 2026-02-12 11:31:34 UTC

A new U.S. federal law now requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on improving language access in telehealth for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP), after the SPEAK Act became part of the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The guidance will cover interpreter integration, accessible platform instructions, multilingual patient portals, multi-party call support, and translated communications. Language industry stakeholders and LEP advocates will help shape these best practices over the next year.

#Telehealth #LanguageAccess #HealthcareEquity #HealthTech #LEP #MedicalInterpreting #DigitalHealth #HealthPolicy #InclusiveHealthcare #SPEAKAct

How Strava Built an AI-Driven Localization Strategy in 6 Weeks with Crowdin

slatormarketing — 2026-02-13 09:46:46 UTC

The Slator article highlights how Strava partnered with Crowdin to rapidly build an agile, AI-driven localization strategy. Faced with the challenge of globalizing both Strava and its newly acquired Runna app, the team used Crowdin’s integrations and automation to deploy a full localization tech stack in just six weeks. This enabled support for multiple languages, efficient workflows, and broader global reach, proving fast, scalable localization is achievable with the right tools.

#Localization #AITranslation #Crowdin #Strava #GlobalExpansion #LanguageTechnology #TechLocalization #SaaS #ProductLocalization #TranslationIndustry

German Voice Actors Challenge Netflix Over AI Dubbing

slatormarketing — 2026-02-14 10:35:24 UTC

German voice actors are challenging Netflix over a controversial new contract clause that could let the streamer use their recorded performances to train AI systems without clear compensation or consent. Represented by the Verband Deutscher Sprecher:innen (VDS), about 600 performers have refused to work under the clause, prompting a boycott and legal review. Netflix insists the backlash stems from misunderstandings, but voices in the dubbing industry warn this could reshape how human artistry is treated in AI dubbing.

#AIDubbing #Netflix #VoiceActors #GermanVoiceActors #AIinMedia #DubbingIndustry #EntertainmentNews #CreativeRights #DigitalEthics #FutureOfVoice #StreamingIndustry

German Voice Actors Challenge Netflix Over AI Dubbing

slatormarketing — 2026-02-16 10:52:25 UTC

German voice actors are boycotting Netflix over a controversial AI training clause in new dubbing contracts. The clause allegedly allows recorded performances to be used for artificial intelligence development, raising concerns about consent, compensation, and creative rights. Backed by their association, actors argue that human artistry should not become unpaid training data. Netflix has called the concerns a misunderstanding but remains open to dialogue. The dispute highlights growing tensions between AI innovation and performers’ rights in media localization.

#AIDubbing #VoiceActors #Netflix #GermanVoiceActors #AIinMedia #CreativeRights #DubbingIndustry #Localization #EntertainmentNews #EthicalAI

Academia and Hyperscalers Building the Core Infrastructure for African Language AI

slatormarketing — 2026-02-17 10:58:40 UTC

The Slator article Academia and Hyperscalers Building the Core Infrastructure for African Language AI explores how academic institutions and major tech companies are addressing the underrepresentation of African languages in AI systems. It highlights collaborative efforts from Google, Microsoft, and research groups to develop translation models, open speech datasets, and evaluation benchmarks tailored for low-resource languages. These initiatives aim to expand AI support for African linguistic diversity by improving data availability, model performance, and standardized tools for language AI development.

#AfricanLanguageAI #LanguageTechnology #AIInnovation #LowResourceLanguages #Hyperscalers #AcademicResearch #SpeechTechnology #MachineTranslation #DigitalInclusion #AIInfrastructure

United Nations Lacks Funds to Ensure Language Accessibility

slatormarketing — 2026-02-20 11:03:09 UTC

The United Nations is facing a severe financial crisis that’s forcing cuts to critical language and accessibility services, including international sign interpretation, live captioning, and translation support for meetings and documents. Advocacy groups argue these reductions undermine legal mandates and discriminate against deaf and hard-of-hearing participants who need full language access to engage in UN diplomatic processes. Critics warn that sacrificing accessibility risks eroding human rights commitments and marginalizes communities the UN is meant to serve.

#UnitedNations #LanguageAccessibility #BudgetCuts #HumanRights #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #SignLanguageAccess #GlobalGovernance #TranslationServices #DeafRights

Busting the Top 5 Internationalization Myths for Global-Ready Software

slatormarketing — 2026-02-23 11:41:48 UTC

This blog challenges five common misconceptions about internationalization (i18n) in software and product development. It explains why i18n isn’t just needed for cross-border expansion or simple translation, and why it’s not solely an engineering task or an expensive complexity. The article highlights how internationalization ensures apps adapt to linguistic, cultural, and regional conventions, improves user experience, and supports scalable localization efforts. Strategic i18n from the start saves time, cuts future costs, and prepares your product for true global adoption.

#Internationalization #Localization #GlobalExpansion #GlobalBusiness #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #TranslationIndustry #GlobalGrowth #TechStrategy #DigitalTransformation

European Commission Seeks New Boss for Translation Centre

slatormarketing — 2026-02-25 12:17:38 UTC

The European Commission is seeking a new Director to lead the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, a Luxembourg-based agency providing translation and language services in all 24 official EU languages. The vacancy, published in the Official Journal, outlines strategic and operational leadership responsibilities, including budget oversight, staff management, and engagement with EU institutions. Applicants must demonstrate senior management experience and multilingual expertise. This role is key to supporting European multilingual communication and coordinating EU translation services.

#TranslationCentre #EuropeanCommission #EULanguages #MultilingualEurope #LanguageServices #TranslationIndustry #EUCareers #PublicSectorJobs #Localization #GlobalCommunication

European Commission Seeks New Boss for Translation Centre

slatormarketing — 2026-02-26 10:47:55 UTC

The European Commission has launched the search for a new Director to lead the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union. This key leadership role will oversee multilingual communication services supporting EU institutions and agencies. The position demands strategic vision, operational excellence, and deep expertise in language services management. As the EU continues to prioritize cross-border collaboration, this appointment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of institutional translation across Europe.

#EuropeanCommission #EUCareers #TranslationCentre #LanguageIndustry #PublicSectorJobs #EUInstitutions #TranslationLeadership #MultilingualEurope #LocalizationIndustry #ExecutiveSearch

EU Translation Leadership Role: Lead the Future of Multilingual Services

slatormarketing — 2026-03-03 10:48:31 UTC

Slator’s latest post highlights a top leadership opportunity at the European Committee of the Regions: the Head of Unit for Translation Management in Brussels. The role oversees operational coordination across all language sectors, ensuring smooth workflows and high-quality multilingual output for EU institutions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong management experience, bilingual capability in EU official languages, and familiarity with translation technologies, including neural machine translation and large language models. Applications close on March 5, 2026.

#EUJobs #TranslationManagement #MultilingualLeadership #EUCareers #LanguageIndustry #LocalizationCareers #PublicSectorJobs #TranslationJobs #LanguageProfessionals #BrusselsJobs

Research: Why Medical AI Translation Validation Should be Different

slatormarketing — 2026-03-10 11:33:39 UTC

Researchers are calling for a new approach to validating AI translation in healthcare, emphasizing that traditional linguistic accuracy alone is not enough. As AI tools become widely used by doctors, experts argue that validation should focus on patient comprehension and safety, ensuring patients clearly understand medical instructions. The proposed framework introduces risk-based evaluation, stricter standards for high-stakes scenarios, and ongoing monitoring of AI performance. This approach aims to make AI translation safer, more reliable, and equitable across languages in clinical settings.

Learn More: https://slator.com/medical-ai-translation-validation/

#MedicalAI #AITranslation #HealthcareTechnology #LanguageAccess #HealthTech #AITools #TranslationTechnology #PatientSafety #MedicalInnovation #DigitalHealth

Breakfasts, Game Nights, Car Rides: The PECII Corpus for Natural Language Interactions

slatormarketing — 2026-03-11 11:01:12 UTC

The Parallel European Corpus of Informal Interaction (PECII) offers valuable insights into how people communicate in everyday conversations across different European languages. This infographic highlights the purpose, structure, and research value of the PECII corpus, including video recordings, natural speech, and annotated transcripts. It explains how the dataset helps researchers study real-life communication patterns, compare interaction styles across cultures, and support linguistic and language technology research. PECII plays an important role in advancing cross-linguistic studies and improving our understanding of natural human interaction.

#LanguageTechnology #LinguisticsResearch #NaturalLanguage #ConversationAnalysis #CorpusLinguistics #LanguageData #AIandLanguage #MultilingualResearch

PECII Corpus: Real Conversations Powering AI Language Research

slatormarketing — 2026-03-12 10:39:53 UTC

The PECII Corpus highlights how everyday conversations can help improve AI language understanding. By capturing natural interactions during activities like breakfasts, game nights, and car rides, the corpus provides valuable multilingual data for researchers. These real-life dialogues allow scientists to study how people communicate naturally across different languages and cultures. The insights gained help advance artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and linguistic research, ultimately supporting the development of smarter language technologies that better understand human conversations in real-world situations.

Learn More: https://slator.com/pecii-corpus-natural-language-interactions/

#AIResearch #LanguageTechnology #MultilingualAI #AITrainingData #ComputationalLinguistics #SpeechTechnology #LanguageAI #AIInnovation #LinguisticsResearch

Council Sounds Alarm on Norwegian Language Preservation

slatormarketing — 2026-03-14 10:50:27 UTC

Norway is taking significant steps to preserve and strengthen the Norwegian language amid growing global and digital influences. The initiative highlights efforts to promote Norwegian in education, public administration, and technology while encouraging the development of language resources for AI and digital platforms. By investing in linguistic research, policy support, and language technology, the country aims to ensure Norwegian remains vibrant and widely used in modern communication. These measures reflect a broader commitment to protecting linguistic heritage while adapting to an increasingly digital world.

#NorwegianLanguage #LanguagePreservation #LinguisticDiversity #LanguagePolicy #DigitalLanguages #LanguageTechnology #AIandLanguage #NordicLanguages

Council Sounds Alarm on Norwegian Language Preservation

slatormarketing — 2026-03-16 11:36:47 UTC

Norway’s Language Council has raised concerns about the future of the Norwegian language, warning that growing English influence, weak language training for immigrants, and the rapid rise of AI-generated text could threaten linguistic standards. The council highlights challenges across education, technology, and youth culture, where English dominates digital media. It also stresses the vulnerability of Nynorsk, one of Norway’s official written forms, which is losing visibility in schools and online platforms despite its protected status.

Learn More: https://slator.com/norwegian-language-preservation/

#NorwegianLanguage #LanguagePreservation #LinguisticDiversity #SaveNynorsk #LanguagePolicy #CulturalHeritage #AIandLanguage #LanguageTechnology #NordicLanguages

From Translation to Orchestration: Meet Crowdin Copilot’s AI Evolution

slatormarketing — 2026-04-08 11:18:35 UTC

Crowdin introduces Crowdin Copilot, redefining localization by moving beyond translation to full workflow orchestration. This AI-powered assistant automates project management, streamlines multilingual operations, and executes complex tasks across the entire localization ecosystem. By bridging AI with organizational workflows, it enables teams to save time, improve accuracy, and scale efficiently. Discover how this innovation is transforming localization strategies. To explore deeper insights and updates like this, subscribe to Slator today.

#AITranslation #Localization #Crowdin #TranslationTech #AIinBusiness #LanguageTechnology #Automation #DigitalTransformation #ContentLocalization #GlobalGrowth

Argos Moves to Take STAR7 Private in Strategic Buyout Deal

slatormarketing — 2026-04-09 10:52:24 UTC

European private equity firm Argos Fund has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in STAR7, marking a significant shift toward privatization. The deal, priced at €11.90 per share, reflects a strong premium and signals confidence in STAR7’s growth potential. Following completion, Argos plans a mandatory tender offer to delist the company, aiming to accelerate innovation and AI-driven expansion in product information services.

#STAR7 #PrivateEquity #ArgosFund #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessNews #LocalizationIndustry #AIExpansion #CorporateStrategy #InvestmentNews #TechIndustry

Crowdin Copilot: Moving Beyond Translation to Full Localization Orchestration

slatormarketing — 2026-04-13 10:01:43 UTC

Crowdin Copilot marks a shift from simple AI translation to full-scale localization orchestration. Instead of just generating text, it manages workflows, automates tasks, and connects with tools across the tech stack. With agent-based AI, it can analyze projects, resolve translation issues, and execute multi-step actions in real time. By integrating deeply with APIs and workflows, Copilot transforms localization into a smarter, faster, and more strategic process for global teams.

#AITranslation #Localization #Crowdin #AIAutomation #LanguageTechnology #TranslationTech #AIInnovation #GlobalContent #WorkflowAutomation #DigitalTransformation

Plint Unveils Strata: A Smarter Approach to Scalable Content Production

slatormarketing — 2026-04-14 08:15:35 UTC

Plint introduces Strata, an innovative platform designed to streamline and scale content production across global teams. By combining automation with human expertise, Strata enhances efficiency, consistency, and quality in multilingual content workflows. The solution addresses growing demand for faster turnaround times while maintaining accuracy and brand voice. With a focus on collaboration and intelligent orchestration, Strata positions Plint as a forward-thinking player in the evolving language services landscape, helping enterprises manage complex content needs more effectively.

#Plint #StrataPlatform #ContentProduction #Localization #AIinLocalization #LanguageTechnology #GlobalContent #ContentAutomation #TranslationIndustry #DigitalTransformation

AI Meets Interpretation: Interpreters Unlimited Launches Smart Assistants

slatormarketing — 2026-04-15 09:39:45 UTC

Interpreters Unlimited has introduced a new suite of AI-powered assistants designed to simplify workflows and enhance user experience for both clients and linguists. The tools provide real-time support, allowing users to manage appointments, access information, and handle tasks through a conversational interface. With dedicated assistants for customers and interpreters, the solution improves efficiency, reduces friction, and reflects the growing integration of AI in language services to deliver faster, smarter communication.

#AIinLocalization #LanguageServices #Interpreting #AIInnovation #TranslationTech #DigitalTransformation

How Turo Scaled Local Experience with an AI-Augmented Workflow

slatormarketing — 2026-04-17 10:05:32 UTC

Turo successfully scaled its local, host-driven car-sharing experience into a global marketplace by leveraging user-generated content, smart localization, and seamless platform design. By empowering local hosts and tailoring experiences to regional markets, the company maintained authenticity while expanding worldwide. The case highlights how balancing technology with human-centric localization can drive engagement, trust, and growth. Turo’s approach offers key insights for businesses aiming to scale personalized, location-based services without losing their local essence.

MachineTranslation.com Adds Two Powerful Models

slatormarketing — 2026-04-23 09:47:25 UTC

MachineTranslation.com has expanded its AI capabilities by adding Aya Expanse 32B and MiniMax M2.7, strengthening its multi-model translation approach. By leveraging over 20 AI engines, the platform delivers more accurate, consensus-based translations that reduce errors and bias. The new models enhance performance in low-resource and Asian languages, improving reliability across diverse language pairs. This update reinforces the platform’s mission to provide AI-verified translations, ensuring users get results validated by multiple intelligent systems rather than relying on a single model.

Learn More: https://slator.com/machinetranslation-com-adds-2-ai-models/

#AITranslation #MachineTranslation #LanguageTechnology #GenerativeAI #Localization #TranslationTech #AIInnovation #MultilingualAI #NLP #TechUpdates

How LSIs Are Winning Big in the Data-for-AI Revolution

slatormarketing — 2026-04-24 09:41:45 UTC

As AI adoption accelerates, Language Solutions Integrators (LSIs) are emerging as critical players in the fast-growing Data-for-AI market. Their expertise in multilingual data, human-in-the-loop workflows, and global talent networks positions them perfectly to support AI model training, evaluation, and localization. Slator's latest analysis highlights how LSIs can unlock new revenue streams, strengthen client relationships, and expand beyond traditional language services. For language industry leaders, Data-for-AI represents a massive opportunity to innovate, scale, and lead in the next era of AI-driven growth.

#DataForAI #ArtificialIntelligence #LanguageTechnology #Localization #TranslationIndustry #AIInnovation #MachineLearning #LanguageServices #TechTrends #Slator #GlobalContent #AIData #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseAI #LanguageSolutions

The Hidden Data Engine Powering Real-World AI

slatormarketing — 2026-05-04 12:05:55 UTC

As large language models evolve, the real challenge shifts from building smarter AI to making it work in real-world environments. This blog explores the fast-growing data-for-AI industry, where high-quality, specialized datasets, human expertise, and advanced data infrastructure play a critical role. From data labeling to synthetic data and global contributor networks, the ecosystem is transforming AI deployment. With the market projected to more than double by 2031, data operations are becoming the backbone of reliable, scalable, and production-ready AI systems.

#AIData #DataForAI #MachineLearning #LLMs #AIDevelopment #DataAnnotation #ArtificialIntelligence #DataIndustry #AIOperations #FutureOfAI

FIFA Expands Global Reach with New Language Teams

slatormarketing — 2026-05-05 07:26:01 UTC

FIFA is strengthening its global communication by hiring language professionals in Zurich and Rio de Janeiro. The move highlights the growing need for multilingual support as football connects audiences worldwide. By building dedicated language teams, FIFA aims to improve translation quality, streamline communication, and support its international operations more effectively. This step reflects how major sports organizations are investing in language services to better engage diverse fans, partners, and stakeholders across different regions and cultures.

#FIFA #SportsIndustry #LanguageServices #GlobalCommunication #Translation #Localization #Multilingual #SportsBusiness #GlobalAudience #ContentLocalization

Strategic Growth Move: The Translation People Expands with Kocarek Acquisition

slatormarketing — 2026-05-08 08:14:15 UTC

The Translation People has strengthened its position in the language services industry through the acquisition of Kocarek. The move highlights the company’s continued growth strategy and focus on expanding its multilingual capabilities across global markets. By combining expertise, technology, and industry experience, the acquisition is expected to enhance client services and broaden market reach. The deal also reflects the ongoing consolidation trend in the localization and translation sector as companies invest in stronger international operations and specialized language solutions.

#TranslationIndustry #Localization #LanguageServices #GlobalBusiness #TranslationServices #BusinessGrowth #LocalizationIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions #Multilingual #SlatorNews

California Pushes for More Inclusive Voting Access

slatormarketing — 2026-05-11 08:22:25 UTC

A new California bill aims to expand language access at polling stations, helping voters with limited English proficiency better understand ballots and election materials. The proposal seeks to improve translated resources, increase voter participation, and make elections more accessible for diverse communities across the state. Supporters believe the move will strengthen democracy by ensuring every eligible voter can confidently cast their ballot, while also highlighting the growing importance of language services in public policy and civic engagement.

#LanguageAccess #VotingRights #ElectionAccess #MultilingualSupport #InclusiveVoting #CaliforniaPolitics #LanguageServices #CivicEngagement #VoterAccess #PublicPolicy

SoundHound Expands Voice AI Vision with New Agentic Platform

slatormarketing — 2026-05-13 07:31:37 UTC

SoundHound AI reported a challenging Q1 2026 despite strong revenue growth, as rising acquisition costs impacted earnings. The company highlighted its expanding enterprise AI strategy and introduced OASYS, a new self-learning voice AI agent platform designed to automate customer interactions across industries. Backed by recent acquisitions and growing demand for conversational AI, SoundHound is positioning itself as a major player in the evolving agentic AI market, with a strong focus on enterprise customer experience and intelligent voice-powered automation.

#SoundHoundAI #VoiceAI #ConversationalAI #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #CustomerExperience #TechInnovation #AIPlatforms #AutomationTechnology

African Languages Take Center Stage in New AI Innovation Initiative

slatormarketing — 2026-05-19 10:02:44 UTC

A new initiative is driving the development of AI tools and language technologies designed specifically for African languages. Backed by major organizations including Microsoft, Google.org, and the Gates Foundation, the project aims to improve digital inclusion by supporting datasets, multilingual AI models, and real-world applications across healthcare, education, and public services. The effort highlights the growing importance of local language representation in AI and seeks to ensure African communities can fully participate in the global digital future.A new initiative is driving the development of AI tools and language technologies designed specifically for African languages. Backed by major organizations including Microsoft, Google.org, and the Gates Foundation, the project aims to improve digital inclusion by supporting datasets, multilingual AI models, and real-world applications across healthcare, education, and public services. The effort highlights the growing importance of local language representation in AI and seeks to ensure African communities can fully participate in the global digital future.

Middlebury’s Localization Program Finds a New Path Forward

slatormarketing — 2026-05-20 11:06:00 UTC

Slator reports on the future of Middlebury’s renowned localization program as it secures a buyer and aims to continue its legacy in translation and language technology education. The development highlights the growing importance of localization, AI, and multilingual communication skills in today’s global market. Industry professionals and students alike are closely watching how the transition could reshape localization training, talent development, and innovation in the language services sector.

#Localization #LanguageTechnology #TranslationIndustry #AITranslation #GlobalCommunication #LocalizationJobs #LanguageServices #EdTech #Multilingual #TranslationTechnology

Zoom Levels Up AI Translation and Summarization

slatormarketing — 2026-05-22 12:25:49 UTC

Zoom is expanding its AI capabilities with new Translator and Summarizer APIs designed to help businesses streamline multilingual communication and content workflows. The tools can automatically translate text, generate meeting recaps, extract action items, and summarize conversations at scale. By combining transcription, translation, and summarization into one AI ecosystem, Zoom aims to simplify global collaboration while reducing manual effort for enterprises and developers building AI-powered communication solutions.

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Breaking the English Barrier: How Data Companies Are Powering Multilingual AI

slatormarketing — 2026-05-26 07:53:37 UTC

AI models are becoming smarter beyond English, thanks to data companies building diverse multilingual datasets for global communication. This article highlights how language data providers are helping reduce English-language bias in AI systems by improving training data across underrepresented languages. From better localization to more inclusive AI experiences, these efforts are shaping the future of language technology worldwide. As demand for multilingual AI grows, data companies are playing a critical role in making AI more accurate, accessible, and globally relevant.

Learn More: https://slator.com/data-companies-helping-ai-models-shed-english-language-bias/

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CavyaQA Brings Smarter AI-Powered Translation Quality Assurance to Localization Teams

slatormarketing — 2026-06-03 09:32:34 UTC

CavyaQA is introducing a new approach to translation quality assurance by combining traditional rule-based checks with advanced linguistic analysis. Designed to work across any language pair, the AI-powered solution helps localization teams identify language issues that conventional QA tools may miss. By evaluating both structure and language usage, CavyaQA aims to improve translation accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. The platform is currently opening early access to QA professionals, linguists, and localization teams seeking deeper multilingual quality assurance capabilities.

OpenAI Unveils Real-Time Interpreter: Breaking Language Barriers Instantly

slatormarketing — 2026-06-04 11:20:30 UTC

OpenAI has introduced a powerful real-time interpreter capability that enables seamless multilingual conversations with minimal delay. Designed to translate speech as people talk, the technology supports natural communication across languages while preserving context and conversational flow. The development highlights the growing role of AI in live translation, customer support, global collaboration, and accessibility. As real-time voice AI continues to evolve, OpenAI’s latest innovation moves a step closer to making language differences virtually invisible in everyday interactions.

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OpenAI Unveils Real-Time Interpreter for Seamless Multilingual Conversations

slatormarketing — 2026-06-05 10:07:41 UTC

OpenAI has introduced a new real-time interpreter feature designed to make multilingual communication more natural and efficient. The technology enables near-instant speech translation, allowing participants to converse in different languages without disrupting the flow of discussion. By reducing language barriers in meetings, customer interactions, and global collaborations, the tool highlights the growing role of AI in real-time communication. This development marks another step toward creating more accessible and connected experiences for users across languages and regions.

Learn More: https://slator.com/openai-new-real-time-interpreter/

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AI Translation Expands to Low-Resource Languages - Slator

slatormarketing — 2026-06-10 10:13:02 UTC

MachineTranslation.com is expanding the reach of AI-powered translation by focusing on low-resource languages that are often overlooked by mainstream language technologies. By supporting more underrepresented languages, the platform aims to improve global communication, digital inclusion, and access to information for diverse communities. The initiative highlights the growing importance of multilingual AI and the opportunities it creates for businesses, organizations, and users worldwide. Read the full blog to discover more about this development and subscribe for the latest language industry updates.

Learn More: https://slator.com/machinetranslation-com-low-resource-languages/

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English-to-Chinese Localization: Who Wins in 2026?

slatormarketing — 2026-06-11 10:05:11 UTC

The 2026 English–Chinese Simplified Localization Benchmark Report delivers valuable insights into how AI, machine translation, and human linguists perform across real-world localization projects. Covering multiple content types and workflows, the report highlights where LLMs excel, where human expertise remains essential, and how hybrid approaches can improve quality and efficiency. For localization leaders, global brands, and language professionals, it offers a data-driven framework for making smarter translation decisions in the evolving AI era. If you want to read the entire blog, click on the link and subscribe for more updates.

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2026 English-Chinese Localization Benchmark Insights

slatormarketing — 2026-06-12 10:12:33 UTC

The 2026 English-Chinese Localization Benchmark Report delivers valuable insights into how AI, machine translation, and human expertise perform across different content types. Based on hundreds of real-world localization outputs, the report highlights where LLMs excel, where human review remains essential, and how hybrid workflows can achieve the best results. It offers practical guidance for enterprises, localization managers, and global brands seeking high-quality Chinese localization strategies. Read the full report and subscribe for more language industry updates.

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AI Is Reshaping the Localization Profession

slatormarketing — 2026-06-15 10:44:46 UTC

Artificial intelligence is transforming the role of localization professionals, shifting their focus from routine translation management to strategic oversight, quality assurance, AI governance, and cross-functional collaboration. As organizations adopt AI-powered workflows, localization experts are becoming key drivers of multilingual content quality, scalability, and business growth. The article explores how skills, responsibilities, and career paths are evolving in the language industry, highlighting the opportunities and challenges professionals face in the age of AI. Read the full article and subscribe for more updates.

Learn More: https://slator.com/localization-pros-role-changing-age-of-ai/

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EU AI Act Puts AI Translation Under the Spotlight

2026-06-30 11:33:42 UTC

The European Union’s AI Act is reshaping how organizations use AI-powered translation by introducing new transparency and compliance expectations. Businesses relying on machine translation may need to disclose AI involvement, strengthen human oversight, and ensure accountability for translated content. As AI regulations evolve, language service providers and global enterprises must adapt their workflows to remain compliant while maintaining quality and trust. Read the full blog to understand what these changes mean for the future of AI translation.

Learn More: https://slator.com/eu-ai-translation-ai-act/

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Europe’s Open-Source AI Speaks All 24 EU Languages

2026-07-02 11:58:42 UTC

Europe is advancing AI sovereignty with the launch of an open-source multilingual AI model designed to support all 24 official EU languages. Built to improve translation, localization, and language technologies, the initiative promotes transparency, inclusivity, and innovation while reducing reliance on non-European AI platforms. By empowering researchers, businesses, and public institutions with accessible multilingual AI, this project marks a significant milestone in Europe’s digital future. Read the full blog to explore how this initiative is reshaping multilingual AI.

Learn More: https://slator.com/eu-open-source-ai-model-24-eu-languages/

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Lucida Secures $5M to Transform AI Language Learning

2026-07-06 11:08:40 UTC

AI language learning startup Lucida has raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its AI-powered language learning platform. The investment will help the company enhance personalized learning experiences, expand its technology, and grow its team as demand for intelligent language education solutions continues to rise. Lucida aims to make language learning more engaging, adaptive, and effective through AI-driven innovation. Read the full story on Slator and subscribe for the latest language industry updates.

Learn More: https://slator.com/ai-language-learning-startup-lucida-5m-seed-round/

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xAI Simplifies AI Voice Agents with No-Code Builder

slatormarketing — 2026-07-08 10:40:38 UTC

xAI has introduced its new no-code Voice Agent Builder, making it easier than ever for businesses to create production-ready AI voice agents without writing a single line of code. Powered by Grok Voice, the platform combines telephony, knowledge retrieval, tool integrations, and guardrails into one seamless solution. This launch could significantly accelerate enterprise adoption of conversational AI while reducing development complexity and deployment time. Read the full blog to explore what this means for the future of AI-powered voice automation.

#xAI #VoiceAI #AIAgents #NoCode #ConversationalAI #GenerativeAI #EnterpriseAI #Automation #AIInnovation #Grok #VoiceTechnology #Slator #LanguageTechnology #DigitalTransformation #TechNews

Why Context Is the Future of Media Localization

slatormarketing — 2026-07-08 11:04:07 UTC

Media localization is evolving beyond simple translation, with contextual understanding becoming the key to delivering authentic, engaging viewer experiences. From preserving cultural nuances and emotional intent to ensuring dialogue fits the story, context-driven localization is transforming subtitling, dubbing, and AI-powered workflows. As streaming platforms expand globally, this approach helps content resonate naturally with diverse audiences while maintaining creative integrity. Read the full blog to discover how contextual understanding is shaping the future of media localization.

#MediaLocalization #Localization #AITranslation #LanguageTechnology #ContentLocalization #StreamingMedia #GlobalContent #ContextMatters #TranslationIndustry #Dubbing #Subtitling #Slator #LanguageAI #CrossCulturalCommunication #MediaTech

10 Breakthrough Insights Shaping the Future of Speech Translation AI

slatormarketing — 2026-07-09 11:33:05 UTC

Speech translation AI is evolving at an incredible pace, and the latest research conference showcased the innovations driving its future. From multilingual large language models and real-time speech translation to improved evaluation methods and multimodal AI, the event highlighted breakthroughs that promise faster, smarter, and more natural cross-language communication. The conference also addressed ongoing challenges, including bias, low-resource languages, and quality assessment, offering valuable insights into where speech translation technology is headed next for researchers, developers, and global enterprises.

Learn More: https://slator.com/10-takeaways-speech-translation-ai-research-conference/

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Can AI Prompts Replace Localization Experts?

slatormarketing — 2026-07-10 11:46:32 UTC

As AI becomes more advanced, automated prompting is transforming localization workflows—but can it truly replace human expertise? This blog explores new research comparing AI-generated prompts with those crafted by experienced localization professionals. While automated prompts deliver speed and consistency, human experts continue to outperform AI in cultural nuance, context, brand voice, and linguistic precision. The findings highlight that the future of localization lies in AI-assisted workflows, where automation boosts efficiency while expert linguists ensure quality, authenticity, and audience engagement across global markets.

Learn More: https://slator.com/can-automated-prompts-match-localization-experts/

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LALAL.AI Unveils Lynx for Smarter Speech Cleanup

slatormarketing — 2026-07-14 12:53:58 UTC

LALAL.AI has introduced Lynx, its first AI model built exclusively for speech denoising, helping creators remove background noise while preserving clear, natural voices. Designed for podcasters, journalists, video producers, and localization teams, Lynx delivers cleaner audio with lower computational demands and supports browser, desktop, mobile, and API workflows. The launch highlights the growing role of specialized AI models in audio production, enabling faster, more efficient speech enhancement for professional and multilingual content creation.

#LALALAI #LynxAI #SpeechDenoising #VoiceAI #AudioTechnology #AIInnovation #ContentCreation #Podcasting #MediaLocalization #SpeechTech #GenerativeAI #Localization #AudioEditing #LanguageTechnology #Slator

NVIDIA Fuels the Future of Voice AI with Gradium

slatormarketing — 2026-07-15 11:15:07 UTC

NVIDIA is backing Gradium as the startup accelerates innovation in voice AI, signaling growing momentum in speech technologies. The investment highlights increasing demand for scalable, multilingual voice solutions across industries, from customer service to enterprise applications. As competition in conversational AI intensifies, strategic partnerships like this could reshape the future of voice-enabled experiences. Discover what NVIDIA's support means for the evolving AI landscape and why Gradium is emerging as a startup to watch in the global voice technology race.

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Comic-Con 2026 Highlights the Power of Human Interpreters

slatormarketing — 2026-07-25 12:01:41 UTC

Comic-Con 2026 showcased more than pop culture—it highlighted the vital role of professional interpreters in making global events accessible and inclusive. Discover how Interpreters Unlimited helped bridge language barriers, support diverse audiences, and enhance communication across one of the world's biggest entertainment conventions. Read the full story to see why human expertise remains essential in multilingual events and how language services continue to shape unforgettable experiences for attendees worldwide.

#ComicCon2026 #InterpretersUnlimited #LanguageAccess #InterpretingServices #MultilingualEvents #EventAccessibility #Localization #TranslationIndustry #LanguageTechnology #GlobalCommunication

NYC Campaign Finance Board Seeks Language Coordinator

slatormarketing — 2026-07-27 10:46:38 UTC

The New York City Campaign Finance Board is hiring a Language Services Coordinator to strengthen multilingual communication and ensure equitable access to election information. The role focuses on managing translation, localization, interpretation, and language access initiatives that support diverse communities across New York City. As language accessibility becomes increasingly essential in public services, this opportunity highlights the growing demand for language professionals in government. Read the full story on Slator to explore the role and its impact on inclusive civic engagement.

#LanguageAccess #Translation #Localization #Interpreting #LanguageServices #Multilingual #PublicSector #GovernmentJobs #CivicEngagement #ElectionAccess

Linguist-Led Rime Secures $24M for Voice AI

slatormarketing — 2026-07-29 12:01:05 UTC

Rime has raised $24 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of next-generation speech AI built on deep linguistic expertise. Founded by linguists and engineers, the company is redefining enterprise voice interactions with natural, expressive AI speech powered by proprietary conversational datasets. The investment will fuel research, expand engineering talent, and advance speech-to-speech models for industries such as healthcare, finance, and customer service. Discover what this milestone means for the future of Voice AI and language technology.

Learn More: https://slator.com/linguist-led-speech-ai-company-rime-raises-24m/

#SpeechAI #VoiceAI #AIInnovation #LanguageTechnology #ConversationalAI #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Linguistics #EnterpriseAI #AIStartups #SpeechTech #Slator

OpenAI’s New Transcription Models Redefine Voice AI

slatormarketing — 2026-07-31 06:29:34 UTC

OpenAI has introduced two advanced transcription models designed to deliver faster, more accurate speech recognition across a wide range of real-world applications. The new models promise improved multilingual performance, lower latency, and enhanced reliability, helping developers build smarter voice-enabled products and workflows. Discover what these latest AI advancements mean for the language industry, localization professionals, and speech technology innovation. Read the full story on Slator to explore how OpenAI is shaping the future of transcription and voice AI.

Learn More: https://slator.com/openai-two-new-models-transcription/

WIPO and INTERPOL Seek Language Leadership Talent

slatormarketing — 2026-08-04 10:19:26 UTC

The global demand for language leadership continues to grow as WIPO and INTERPOL recruit senior professionals to head key language departments. These high-profile opportunities highlight the increasing importance of multilingual communication, translation excellence, and AI-enabled language services within international organizations. From leading translation teams to driving language technology adoption, these roles reflect the evolving future of the language industry. Read the full story on Slator to discover what these openings mean for language professionals worldwide.

Learn More: https://slator.com/wipo-interpol-recruit-language-department-heads/

#LanguageServices #Translation #Localization #LanguageAI #WIPO #INTERPOL #Multilingual #Careers #GlobalJobs #Slator

FIFA Seeks Spanish Translator for Global Football Stage

slatormarketing — 2026-08-06 10:22:07 UTC

As FIFA gears up for its expanding global competitions, it is recruiting a Spanish Translator to support multilingual communication from its Zurich headquarters. The role goes beyond translation, encompassing editing, terminology management, AI-assisted workflows, and collaboration across international teams. For language professionals passionate about sports and localization, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to one of the world’s most recognized organizations while helping connect millions of football fans across languages and cultures.

#FIFA #TranslationJobs #SpanishTranslator #LanguageIndustry #Localization #Translation #LanguageCareers #Multilingual #SportsTranslation #Slator #LanguageTechnology #GlobalCareers

Score a Career with FIFA: Spanish Translator Role Opens

slatormarketing — 2026-08-06 10:54:20 UTC

FIFA is looking for a talented Spanish Translator to join its multilingual team, supporting global football operations with high-quality translation, editing, and language management. The role highlights the growing importance of language professionals in international sports, combining linguistic expertise with modern AI-assisted workflows. Discover what this opportunity reveals about the future of translation careers and the evolving role of language technology in connecting football fans and stakeholders worldwide. Read the full story on Slator.

#FIFA #SpanishTranslator #TranslationJobs #LanguageIndustry #Localization #LanguageTechnology #TranslationCareers #SportsLocalization #Multilingual #GlobalCommunication #Slator #AITranslation

Austria’s Justice Ministry Opens EUR 4M Translation Tender

slatormarketing — 2026-08-10 12:16:31 UTC

Austria’s Federal Ministry of Justice has launched a €4 million translation tender covering 30 languages and an estimated 6.2 million words annually. The framework agreement, running through November 2031, focuses on legal texts, court documents, and public prosecutor files, with strict quality and linguist qualification requirements. Price accounts for 80% of the evaluation, while ISO certifications make up the remainder. With bids due August 17, 2026, the tender presents a major opportunity for qualified translation providers across Europe and beyond.

#TranslationIndustry #LanguageServices #LegalTranslation #TranslationTender #Austria #Localization #TranslationServices #LanguageTechnology #LSP #Slator

Lingo Service Opens Up Instant AI Quoting for Certified Translation

slatormarketing — 2026-08-12 12:38:39 UTC

Lingo Service is transforming certified translation with instant, AI-powered quoting designed to make the process faster and more accessible. The new service streamlines pricing for certified translation requests, helping customers get quotes quickly without lengthy manual processes. By combining AI with certified translation workflows, Lingo Service aims to improve efficiency while maintaining the quality and requirements associated with official documents. The development highlights how AI is reshaping translation services, making traditionally complex processes more responsive, transparent, and convenient for businesses and individuals alike.

#AITranslation #CertifiedTranslation #TranslationTechnology #LanguageServices #MachineTranslation #Localization #TranslationIndustry #ArtificialIntelligence #LingoService #TranslationInnovation

Scotland’s £20M Language Services Deal: A Major Public-Sector Win

slatormarketing — 2026-08-14 10:49:11 UTC

Scotland has awarded a major £20 million language services contract, highlighting the growing demand for professional translation and interpreting across the public sector. The deal reflects Scotland’s continued investment in accessible, multilingual services and the increasing importance of language support for government agencies and public institutions. What does the contract mean for language service providers, procurement trends, and the wider UK language industry? Read the full Slator analysis to explore the key details and implications behind this significant contract award.

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