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YouTube Now Allows All Creators to Add Their Own Multi-Language Audio Tracks

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Sep 18

YouTube Lets All Creators Add Multi-Language Audio Tracks — New MLA Tool Roll-Out

"YouTube has expanded its Multi-Language Audio (MLA) feature, allowing millions of creators to upload audio tracks.

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#YouTubeUpdates #MultiLanguageAudio #Content #Slator

YouTube enables user-generated multilingual dubs with the rollout of the multi-language audio feature.

https://slator.com/youtube-allows-creators-add-own-multi-language-audio-tracks/"

EU AirPod Users Blocked from Live AI Translation

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Sep 13

EU AirPods Users Face Restrictions on Apple’s Live AI Translation Feature

"Apple’s AI-powered live translation on AirPods is facing restrictions for users in the European Union due to regulatory challenges.

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#AppleAirPods #AITranslation #LiveTranslation

Apple announces restrictions for live AI translation in the EU for users.

https://slator.com/eu-airpod-users-blocked-from-live-ai-translation/"

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Aug 28

WMT25 Preliminary Results: Gemini-2.5-Pro and GPT-4.1 Lead AI Translation Benchmark

" The WMT25 preliminary results highlight Gemini-2.5-Pro and GPT-4.1 as front-runners in AI translation performance.

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#WMT25 #AITranslation #MachineTranslation #Gemini25

# 260 Pairaphrase Co-Founder Rick Woyde on Building a Language Technology Platform

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Aug 22

Pairaphrase Co-Founder Rick Woyde on Building a Next-Gen Language Technology Platform | AI-Powered Translation

"Discover how Rick Woyde, Co-Founder of Pairaphrase.

See the full study breakdown: slator.com/pairaphrase-...

#LanguageTechnology #AITranslation #LocalizationSolutions

New ‘AI and Language Technology’ Degree Gets New York Governor Backing

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Aug 21

New AI Language Technology Degree Receives Backing from New York Governor

"New York’s Governor has endorsed a groundbreaking AI Language Technology degree program, designed to prepare students for the future.

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#AILanguageTechnology #Artificial

SUNY Buffalo is launching seven AI-focused bachelor's degrees backed by state funds for a new “Department of AI and Society.”

SAP Integrates Large Language Models Into Translation Hub for AI Translation

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jul 25

SAP Enhances Translation Hub with Large Language Models for Advanced AI Translation

"Explore how SAP is revolutionizing enterprise translation with the integration of large language models (LLMs) into its Translation Hub.

#SAP #AITranslation #LanguageAI #SlatorNews

SAP Translation Hub now includes AI translation, expanding its translation offering to over 2,800 language combinations.

The 50 Top Language AI Startups of 2025

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jul 15

Top 50 Language AI Startups of 2025 | Slator

"Explore Slator’s exclusive 2025 list of the Top 50 Language AI Startups driving innovation in translation, localization, and multilingual communication. From cutting-edge machine translation to voice tech.

#LanguageAI #AIStartups2025 #Slator

Slator’s 2025 Language AI 50 Under 50 list, US deal wins and opportunities, Propio’s acquisition of CyraCom, and LRMs in AI translation.

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Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jul 14

The 50 Top Language AI Startups of 2025

"Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, including the newly released Slator 2025 Language AI 50 Under 50

See the full study breakdown : slator.com/the-50-top-l...

#LanguageAI #AIStartups2025 #pAICompanies #Slator #SlatorNews

SOSi Awarded USD 260M DEA Language Support Contract

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jul 8

SOSi Awarded USD 260M DEA Language Support Contract

"Virginia-based defense and technology services private firm SOS International, LLC (SOSi) has secured a substantial language services contract from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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#SOSIAward #SlatorNews

Defense and tech company SOSi lands major language support contract.

#253 SlatorPod Tom Elias Hanna on Why On-Site Interpreting Is Here to Stay and the Trump EO Impact

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Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tom Elias Hanna on Why On-Site Interpreting Is Here to Stay and the Trump EO Impact

Slator continues to lead the way in covering the latest breakthroughs in AI translation , machine learning, and translation management software. Stay ahead with trusted insights for linguists.

#Slator #SlatorNews

EU Language Law with Professor Stefaan van der Jeught

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jun 24

EU Language Law with Professor Stefaan van der Jeught

"Stefaan van der Jeught, Professor of EU Constitutional Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and a Press Officer at the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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#LinguisticDiversity #EULaw #Slator #Slator#SlatorNews

EU Law Professor Stefaan van der Jeught on language and law in the EU.

UK Screen Sector Turns to AI for Subtitling and Dubbing, Report Finds

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jun 20

UK Screen Sector Turns to AI for Subtitling and Dubbing, Report Finds

"A new report from the British Film Institute (BFI) and the CoSTAR Foresight Lab, published in June 2025, outlines how generative AI is being adopted across the UK’s film, TV, and gaming.

#AISubtitling #AIDubbing #SlatorNews

A new report maps generative AI use across the UK screen sector, including dubbing, subtitling, and accent adaptation.

# 252 What Are Language Solutions Integrators and Language Technology Platforms?

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Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jun 10

What Are Language Solutions Integrators and Language Technology Platforms?

"Florian and Esther welcome Slators Anna Wyndham and Alex Edwards to SlatorPod to explain the rationale behind the new industry framework introduced in the Slator 2025 Language Industry.

slator.com/what-are-lan...

#Slator

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Jun 5

Grammarly Raises a Billion in Financing Tied to Revenue Growth

Slator is a leading authority in providing comprehensive updates on advancements in AI translation, machine learning, and translation management systems. Stay informed with trusted insights tailored for linguists.

#Grammarly #AI

EU Postpones Spain Language Decision Again

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 30

EU Postpones Spain Language Decision Again

"Almost two years after the first formal petition, Spain once again pushed for its three co-official languages, Catalan, Basque, and Galician, to be added as official languages within the European Union (EU).

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#LanguagePolicy

Spain pushes EU for official status of Basque, Catalan, and Galician languages; Brussels repeatedly postpones decision.

# 250 HeyGen CTO Rong Yan on AI Video Generation and the Language Challenge

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Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 21

HeyGen CTO Rong Yan on AI Video Generation and the Language Challenge

See the full study breakdown : youtu.be/Fs73ZAEo_h8?...

Slator continues to lead the way in covering the latest breakthroughs in AI translation , machine learning, and translation management software.

#SlatorCon #SlatorNews

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 16

Why 'AI Everywhere' Isn’t a Localization Strategy

"The article titled ""Why 'AI Everywhere' Isn’t a Localization Strategy"" critiques the ineffective approach of uniformly applying AI solutions globally.

Read the full study breakdown: slator.com/how-to-expan...

#Slator #AIInnovation #Data

US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 14

US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens

"Market performance and unemployment rates are standard indicators of the mood of the economy. For the language industry,rates and employment levels are two additional important factors.

#CareerTrends #BLS #Slator

The US BLS reports that the annual median salary for interpreters and translators jumped 5% in 2024, despite a slowdown in language industry growth.

# 249 How to Expand Into AI Data Services with DATAmundi CEO Véronique Özkaya

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Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 12

How to Expand Into AI Data Services with DATAmundi CEO Véronique Özkaya

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#slator #slatorpod #slatorcon #slatornews #AI #DataServices #Datamundi #BusinessExpansion #ArtificialIntelligence #TechIndustry #DataManagement #Innovation #VeroniqueOzkaya

DeepL Hosts Language AI Leaders at Technology Roundtable in Zurich

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 7

DeepL Brings Language AI Pioneers Together in Zurich

"On April 3, 2025, 14 organizations convened at the FIFA Museum in Zurich for a Slator-hosted event, organized for DeepL, titled “The Surge of ‘Bring Your Own Language AI’ – Opportunities and Challenges.”

#aiinnovation #slator

Stakeholders from seven verticals joined DeepL to discuss custom language AI considerations and how it can help global businesses.

# 248 DeepL Plants Flag on iPhone, RWS Stock Puzzle

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 6

DeepL Plants Flag on iPhone, RWS Stock Puzzle

"Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with DeepL becoming the first third-party translation app users can set as default on the iPhone,a position gained by navigating Apple’s developer.

slator.com/deepl-plants...

#slator

How Well Can OpenAI’s o3-mini and DeepSeek-R1 Evaluate AI Translation?

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Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · May 5

How Well Can OpenAI’s o3-mini and DeepSeek-R1 Evaluate AI Translation?

"Can reasoning-enabled LLMs for AI translation evaluation outperform customary models? As per a Slator article that is recent, language tech innovation is being driven by Alibaba's advancements .

#AItranslation #LLMs

A new study examines how well large reasoning models evaluate AI translation quality and finds that reasoning alone does not guarantee better performance.

Five Reasons to Attend Smartling's Global Ready Conference

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Apr 17

Smartling’s Global Ready Conference: Unlocking Global Success

"Explore why Smartling’s Global Ready Conference on April 30,2025, is a must-attend virtual event for localization professionals, marketers.

Read More: slator.com/five-reasons...
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#globalreadyconference

This event has something for everyone from localization experts to marketers driving global revenue

Language Discordance Raises Risk of Hospital Readmissions, U.S. Study Finds

Slator- Language Industry Intelligence @slator.bsky.social · Apr 7

Language Discordance Raises Risk of Hospital Readmissions, U.S. Study Finds

A U.S. study reveals that language discordance between patients and healthcare providers significantly increases the risk of hospital readmissions. Learn why effective communication is critical in healthcare outcomes.

Slator.com is leading source of analysis and research for the global translation, localization, and language technology industry.

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