Slator Language Industry Buyer Tracker for September 2024 – slator.com

Slator is the leading source of news and research for the global translation, localization, and language technology industry. Our Advisory practice is a trusted partner to clients looking for independent analysis. Headquartered in Zurich, Slator has a presence in Asia, Europe, and the US. Source link

New Research Reviews Key Challenges in Simultaneous Speech Translation – slator.com

On August 20, 2024, researchers from Northeastern University, Jinan University, Harbin Engineering University, and NiuTrans Research published a comprehensive overview of the challenges and advancements in the field of simultaneous speech translation (SimulST). The authors describe SimulST as “especially beneficial in scenarios that require fast and smooth communication,” such as live conversations and voice conferencing.  […]

Language Industry Data and News Briefing September 2024 – slator.com

Slator is the leading source of news and research for the global translation, localization, and language technology industry. Our Advisory practice is a trusted partner to clients looking for independent analysis. Headquartered in Zurich, Slator has a presence in Asia, Europe, and the US. Source link

2024 Slator Pro Guide: Translation AI – slator.com

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 […]

XTM Cloud 13.8 | Unleashing Advanced AI for Superior Localization – slator.com

London, September 2, 2024 XTM International, a global leader in translation technology, is excited to announce the release of XTM Cloud 13.8, set to revolutionize the localization industry with cutting-edge AI-driven tools. This release underscores XTM’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and user experience. Groundbreaking AI Features for Superior Localization XTM […]

How Important is Confidentiality in Translation Services? – slator.com

In 2023, the Hollywood actor strike that paralyzed a number of localization activities in film, TV, and gaming productions, among others, allowed for dubbing work to continue. The July 2024 SAG–AFTRA union’s strike would require members to stop working altogether in video games, specifically, as covered by the union’s “Interactive Media Agreement.”  “Localization for foreign […]

ByteDance Unveils a ‘Human-Like’ Speech Translation System – slator.com

On July 31, 2024 ByteDance’s Cross Language Agent Team presented a system designed to deliver “high-quality” and “human-like” simultaneous speech translation (SiST). The researchers underscored the complexity of SiST, describing it as “one of the most challenging tasks in the translation domain.” Despite notable advancements in academic and commercial SiST models, they acknowledged that “the […]