In a recent interview featured in Localization Today, Multilingual Media’s podcast, João Graça, CTO of Unbabel, shared insights into the evolving role of AI in translation and the company’s innovative approach. Graça emphasized that successful linguists at Unbabel must not only love language but also embrace AI as a vital tool for the future. He acknowledged that AI’s effectiveness depends on the knowledge provided by linguists, making it an extension of their expertise.
Graça recounted Unbabel’s journey from its inception to a company with over 400 collaborators, highlighting key innovations such as Tower LLM, their advanced multilingual language model. He explained how Unbabel focuses on solving complex problems and the importance of maintaining high-quality translations while leveraging AI. The company’s strategy includes using AI to handle large volumes of content efficiently while ensuring human linguists are involved in quality assurance and the development of AI models.
Looking ahead, Graça envisions a future where AI and human expertise coexist, with AI handling routine tasks and humans focusing on more complex and creative aspects of translation. He believes the translation industry’s future lies in the collaboration between technology and human ingenuity, ensuring high-quality translations while meeting the growing demand for multilingual content.
For a deeper dive into Unbabel’s journey and insights into the future of AI in translation, listen to the full interview on:
