Tag: Microsoft

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.

Unicode Technology Workshop 2025 Opens Registration and Call for Submissions

Registration is open for Unicode Technology Workshop 2025. Submit your session proposal by July 31. Event runs Nov 11–13 in California.

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.

Phi-Omni-ST: Microsoft Advances Speech-to-Speech Translation with Open-Source Model

Microsoft’s Phi-Omni-ST is a multimodal model for direct speech-to-speech translation, built on open-source tools and minimal training data.

Replica Studios Is Shutting Down. What Does That Say About the Future of Voice AI?

Replica Studios, known for AI voice generation and ethical licensing practices, will cease operations on June 30, 2025.

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.
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Three Rules for Integrating Generative AI Into Translation Workflows

Globalization experts from Microsoft share advice for effectively and ethically using generative artificial intelligence for translation and localization. They recommend evaluating cost, speed, and quality when compared to alternative technologies, as well as using context-aware techniques and responsible AI principles to improve translation quality.

Microsoft Teams Introduces Bidirectional Translation for Interpreters

This new feature streamlines multilingual conversations without the need for additional interpreters or devices, and it allows interpreters to better manage non-encrypted Teams meetings without technical complications.

Balázs Kis on memoQ’s Evolution: Cloud, AI, and User-Centric Innovations

Discover how memoQ addresses data and cloud security and how Balázs Kis sees the future of translation technology.