Microsoft Introduces Voice Conversion to Boost AI Dubbing Capabilities
Microsoft introduces a voice conversion AI feature in Azure Speech, allowing multilingual dubbing with consistent tone and identity. The feature is currently in preview.
Switzerland Joins the AI Race With Open Multilingual LLM
A Swiss multilingual LLM is set to launch this summer, offering open access, ethical AI, and support for over 1,000 languages.
Gmail’s AI Translation Glitch Sparks Trust Concerns
A Gmail translation bug has users questioning how much control they really have over their content — and what happens when AI rewrites the message.
GlobeScribe AI Translation Service for Fiction Sparks Debate Among Translators
While its creators insist the tool is not meant to replace human translators, a new AI translation platform by GlobeScribe fuels debate over quality, cost, and cultural value in fiction publishing.
Copyrighted Books Ruled Fair Game for AI Training at Meta and Anthropic
United States judges say training large language models like Claude and Llama on copyrighted books is fair use, shifting legal ground for generative AI.
Ensuring Quality and Ethics in AI Localization Workflows
As machine translation becomes commonplace, localization teams must ensure that output meets expectations and that processes uphold transparency, accountability, and respect for user privacy.
Walmart’s Real-Time Translation Tool Breaks Language Barriers for 1.5 Million Associates
Walmart real-time translation tool supports 44 languages to improve multilingual communication for 1.5 million U.S. store associates.
Centific Secures $60M Series A to Scale Global AI Data Operations
Centific secures $60M in Serie A funding to expand its AI data operations across Asia, with support from Granite Asia and Jenny Lee.
Alibaba AI Real-Time Translation Expands to 119 Languages
Alibaba AI real-time translation now supports 119 languages, offering real-time interpretation, text, image, and document translation in one platform.