ATC’s New Chair Steve Higgins Begins Term
The CEO of Mondia Technologies, Higgins brings extensive industry experience and will guide the ATC’s efforts to support language service companies across the United Kingdom and internationally.
ATA Announces New President-Elect and Board Directors
Elected at the ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, President-Elect Andy Benzo and four new directors will guide the association’s initiatives in standards and advocacy for translators and interpreters.
Cohere Releases “Aya Expanse” Multilingual AI Models
Cohere has introduced two new LLMs as part of its ongoing project aimed at closing language divides in foundational AI models. The Aya Expanse models support 23 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, and Hindi.
Samsung to Add Four Languages to Galaxy AI by Year-End
Samsung expands Galaxy AI language support with Turkish, Dutch, Swedish, and Romanian, increasing its supported languages to 20 by the end of 2024. This update brings tools like Live Translate and Interpreter Mode to a broader audience.
Google Translate Adds Inuktut as Its First Canadian Indigenous Language
This collaborative effort with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is part of Google’s broader initiative to support more languages using the capabilities of its PaLM 2 large language model.
Alibaba Unveils Upgraded AI Translation Tool
Based on a widely recognized framework for evaluating translation accuracy, Alibaba's updated model outperforms similar products from competitors like Google, DeepL, and OpenAI. Called Marco MT, the tool supports 15 languages.
Gladia Secures $16M to Expand Multilingual AI Transcription Technology
The startup has developed a multilingual real-time transcription engine that supports over 100 languages. The new funding supports Gladia’s research and development efforts to expand its offerings, including developing LLMs and RAG capabilities.
Canada’s Supreme Court Faces Criticism for Refusing to Translate Pre-1970 Rulings
Some legal scholars and language rights advocates argue that the court is neglecting its responsibilities under the country's Official Languages Act, while the court cites resource constraints and the rulings' perceived lack of relevance.
Lithuania Mandates Language Proficiency for Foreign Workers by 2026
Earlier this month, Lithuania passed a law intended to ensure that the national language remains prominent in daily interactions, particularly in sectors where foreign workers have become more common.