The company DeepL, known for its text translation tools, has introduced a new package of technologies for voice translation, opening up new opportunities for work and communication.
DeepL, a leader in text translation, has announced a new set of technologies that allows for real-time speech translation. This product is aimed at use in various fields, including meetings and web conversations, as well as group discussions among employees through specialized applications.
DeepL's CEO, Jarek Kutylowski, emphasized that the shift to voice translation was a logical step after extensive work with texts. 'We have made great strides in translating texts and documents, but there is a lack of quality solutions for real-time speech translation in the market,' he noted in an interview with TechCrunch.
In developing the product, the company faced the challenge of minimizing the delay between speech and the playback of translated audio while maintaining high translation accuracy. DeepL also announced plugins for Zoom and Microsoft Teams that will provide users with real-time translation during conversations and display the translated text on the screen.
Currently, the technology is in the early access stage, and DeepL invites organizations to sign up for participation. Additionally, a product has been developed that allows users to participate in mobile and web conversations both in-person and remotely. The DeepL system adapts to specialized terminology, which is especially important for supporting companies with niche lexicons. Kutylowski notes that the implementation of AI will change the perception of customer support services, allowing support to be provided in languages where there is a shortage of qualified personnel.
Although DeepL controls the entire voice translation process, the current version first translates speech into text, then applies the translation, and returns the results in audio form. In the future, the company plans to create a model of complete voice translation that eliminates the text stage.
DeepL competes with a number of well-funded startups in related fields, such as Sanas, which uses AI to modify accents, Camb.AI, offering solutions for the media industry, and Palabra, developing a real-time engine for speech translation while preserving the original voice.
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