Should I Use Whisper or Amazon Transcribe? - Slator
With the proliferation of specific and multipurpose large language models (LLMs), questions about which services or tools are best suited for which tasks, and when, have only become more complex. This certainly applies to the wave of “helpers” emerging for automatic speech recognition (ASR) and its downstream uses.. A simple pro/con list might not do justice to the …
Language AI Briefing December 2024 - Slator
Dec 16, 2024 · Slator is the leading source of research and market intelligence for translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. Slator's Advisory practice is a trusted partner to clients looking for M&A services and independent analysis.
The Year in Review and 2025 Predictions! - Slator
Dec 20, 2024 · Reflecting on 2024, Anna outlines three major trends: speech-to-speech translation, “translation as a feature,” where translation capabilities are integrated into everyday software like project management tools, and the evolution of localization roles toward AI-driven skills. Looking ahead, Anna predicts rapid AI adoption in the public sector due to cost …
California Court Interpreters to Start 2025 with New Mandates
Dec 9, 2024 · A new set of updates affecting the way certified and registered court interpreters work in California’s judicial system will come into effect in January 2025.. Among the main changes is the very structure of the interpreters’ work relationship with the courts, approved as bill AB 1032 and contested by interpreters in 2023. An example of these changes is the fact that …
Making Money on YouTube’s Translation Marketplace - Slator
Apr 7, 2017 · A post on the YouTube Creator Blog claimed that VICE’s YouTube channel more than doubled the daily watch time of translated videos from Spanish and Portuguese speakers during the pilot period. Meanwhile, TED’s localized watch time increased from 20% to 35% overall with the help of some 20,000 volunteer translators. With more than 300,000 videos being …
What Is the Difference between Dubbing and Voice-Over?
There are tangible differences between dubbing and voice-over despite the fact that these are often terms used interchangeably. The primary difference is that dubbing requires the new language audio to be a performance of the original, acted out in its entirety, mirroring the same tone, emotion and nuances in delivery, whereas voice-over requires less performance and is …
Propio Language Services Acquires United Language Group
Oct 9, 2024 · US-based Propio Language Services (Propio) acquired United Language Group (ULG) in September 2024, Propio CEO, Marco Assis, confirmed to Slator.. Propio is listed in the Slator 2024 Language Services Provider Index (LSPI) in the Leader category with interpreting as its core service and 2023 revenues of USD 125m.. The company has also ranked a few times …
The Slator 2024 Language Service Provider Index
The Slator 2024 LSPI is the industry’s first look at the state of the market in 2023. We will publish a brand new Language Industry Market Report in early Q2 2024, with market-sizing and in-depth vertical analysis.
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Slator is the leading source of research and market intelligence for translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. Slator's Advisory practice is a trusted partner to clients looking for M&A services and independent analysis.
OpenAI’s Whisper Faces Bad Press for Hallucinations in Healthcare ...
Nov 19, 2024 · Mainstream media sources have picked up on a challenge that could have implications for AI implementation in healthcare settings — including AI-powered translation and interpreting.. An October 26, 2024 report by the Associated Press found that OpenAI’s transcription tool, Whisper, is plagued by hallucinations — i.e., fabricated content. “While most …