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AI Translation Is Driving Chinese Literature Beyond Borders

AI translation is pushing Chinese web novels into new global markets, with massive growth in Spanish and German readership. But at what cost to human translators?

KUDO Returns to Power InfoComm 2025 with Expanded AI Speech Translation Coverage

KUDO at InfoComm 2025 expands real-time language access to every stage and session, enhancing inclusivity through seamless AI translation.

Consoltec Expands Data Privacy Commitments with HIPAA and CCPA Certifications

Consoltec secures HIPAA and CCPA certifications, making FlowFit a trusted solution for LSPs handling sensitive healthcare and consumer data.

Comactiva Acquires Textforum

Comactiva has acquired Swedish translation agency Textforum in a strategic move that expands its capabilities in technical documentation and CMS integration. With this acquisition, Comactiva strengthens its position in the localization market, offering clients more robust, tech-driven translation solutions.

memoQ & Microsoft Join Forces: AI-Powered TMS on Azure Marketplace

memoQ TMS Azure Marketplace launch marks a milestone in secure, AI-powered localization technology, now available through Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem.

Boostlingo Releases “Interpreter Availability” to Simplify Scheduling

Boostlingo unveils Interpreter Availability, a live scheduling feature in its IMS that improves efficiency and visibility for language service providers.

Luisa Translation Agency rebrands as Luisa Language Solutions

Luisa Translation Agency has rebranded as Luisa Language Solutions, highlighting its growth into a full-service provider of modern language solutions.

AcudocX and Workinitiatives Launch Translation Tech for Migration Marketplace

AcudocX has partnered with Workinitiatives to integrate its certified translation technology into the Migration Marketplace, enhancing immigration services.

Bridging Human Expertise and AI: Highlights from AAITE Edu-Con 2025

Long Beach, CA | May 2–3, 2025 Edu-Con 2025, hosted by the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE), once again proved to...

Welocalize Awarded Patent for AIQE, its AI-Driven Translation Quality Estimation Technology

Welocalize earns U.S. patent for AIQE, its AI tool that automates quality checks in multilingual translations.

Google Meet Unveils Real-Time Speech Translation—A Leap Toward Seamless Global Communication

Google Meet debuts real-time speech translation with AI, enabling natural voice conversations between English and Spanish speakers. Beta for Google One AI Pro/Ultra users, with more languages coming soon.

XTM International Unveils Groundbreaking AI Suite to Transform Enterprise Localization

XTM International unveils the XTM AI suite, a groundbreaking solution that elevates enterprise localization with intelligent automation, real-time quality scores, and advanced workflow orchestration—setting a new standard for multilingual content delivery.

ELIA Focus on Executives 2025: Leadership, Strategy & Connection in Limassol

On 15-16 May 2025, ELIA’s Focus on Executives returned for another edition, this time set along the coastline of Limassol, Cyprus in the St...

Get Ready to Refine Your Craft at Game Quality Forum—Lisbon, June 24–26

Get ready to reunite and refine your craft, as Game Quality Forum is back in the new  location of Lisbon (24th - 26th June)!  Join...

Welocalize Appoints Jennifer Beaupre to Advance Brand Strategy and Lead Marketing for the Next Phase of Growth

Welocalize appoints Jennifer Beaupre as Head of Marketing, reinforcing its leadership in AI translation and global content solutions.

KUDO Welcomes First Two of Several New Global Partners to Expand Multilingual Meeting Access Across Europe and Australasia

KUDO strengthens its AI multilingual platform by partnering with PCS in Germany and 2M in Australia, expanding global access to inclusive communication.

Blackbird.io Welcomes Dan Milczarski as Vice President, Solutions

Blackbird.io names Dan Milczarski VP Solutions, enhancing automation, AI-driven localization, and multilingual content orchestration for global enterprises.

GenAI in Localization Conference Equips Professionals with Forward-Looking AI Skills

Learn how AI is reshaping localization at the GenAI in Localization virtual conference—free keynotes, expert workshops & 20% off code.

XL8 Enhances EventCAT for Seamless Live and Remote Multilingual Conversations

XL8 EventCAT’s latest update introduces bidirectional live translation, optional audio-assisted output, and domain-specific pre-training, enabling event organizers to deliver precise, real-time multilingual interactions for both in-person and virtual audiences.

John Snow Labs Wins 2025 Oracle Excellence Award for AI Innovation

John Snow Labs wins Oracle’s 2025 AI Excellence Award for embedding OCI into its medical AI platforms, enhancing security and efficiency.

LREC 2026 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) – May 11-16, 2026

The LREC 2026 Conference brings NLP and computational linguistics experts to Palma de Mallorca for workshops, keynotes, grand challenges, and networking.

Comactiva Announces Strategic Partnership with DeepL

The Comactiva DeepL Partnership combines Comactiva’s localization expertise with DeepL’s AI-driven translation to accelerate precise, secure multilingual workflows.

Phrase Becomes the First Verified Localization Solution on the Unity Asset Store

The Phrase Unity Integration gives developers direct access to AI-powered localization in the Unity Asset Store, speeding global launches and enhancing player immersion.

MIT Study Reveals Vision-Language Models Struggle with Simple Words Like “No”

MIT researchers found that vision-language models fail to understand negation, leading to critical errors in medical and industrial settings. Their findings highlight the risks of deploying these systems without deeper evaluation.