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Sijie Wei, Co-CEO of language services, technology, and game localization specialist   EC Innovations   ( ECI ), joins SlatorPod to talk about   his new role   as co-CEO and leading one of Asia’s largest   LSPs with revenues exceeding USD 50m in 2023 . Sijie describes how ECI's initial focus on assisting Western blue-chip companies to enter China evolved into helping Chinese digital titans like Tencent and ByteDance extend their product offerings internationally. Sijie emphasized the difficulties facing the Asia-Pacific market, where localization maturity in several verticals still lags behind that of the US and Europe. But as sectors like e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles develop, he sees enormous development potential. Sijie noted that Chinese businesses want to create their own language AI solutions, which makes the industry extremely competitive. This study helps ECI apply state-of-the-art AI developments to client projects.  h...

Phrase CEO Georg Ell on the Arms Race in Language Technology Georg Ell , CEO of Phrase , returns to SlatorPod for round two to talk about the accelerating adoption of generative technologies and AI. In this episode, he delves into the broader implications of AI, focusing on the transformative potential of language technology in business. Let’s explore the insights shared by Georg Ell and understand how Phrase is navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Georg Ell: A Visionary Leader in Language Technology Georg Ell is a prominent figure in the language technology sector. With a rich background in technology leadership, he has spearheaded various initiatives aimed at integrating advanced AI into language solutions. His journey with Phrase has been marked by a commitment to innovation and a vision to push the boundaries of what language technology can achieve. The Accelerating Adoption of Generative Technologies and AI The adoption of AI and generative technologies in language solutio...

Empowering Linguistic Diversity through Technology In a rapidly globalizing world, the demand for language translation services has never been higher. However, traditional translation methods often fall short when it comes to resource-scarce languages, leaving many communities underserved and isolated. The emergence of large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI's GPT series and Google's BERT, presents a promising solution to this longstanding challenge. Understanding the Role of Large Language Models Large language models are advanced artificial intelligence systems trained on vast amounts of text data, enabling them to understand and generate human-like language. Initially developed for tasks like natural language processing and text generation, LLMs have quickly found applications in translation due to their ability to grasp linguistic nuances and context. Importance of Translation in Resource-Scarce Languages Resource-scarce languages, often spoken by marginalized com...

Language AI Briefing May 2024 Language AI , or Artificial Intelligence designed to comprehend, generate, and interact in human languages, continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The May 2024 briefing highlights significant advancements in this field, ushering in a new era of communication and innovation. Advancements in Language AI In recent years, Language AI has witnessed remarkable progress, driven by breakthroughs in deep learning algorithms and access to vast amounts of linguistic data. These advancements have propelled the development of AI models capable of understanding, generating, and translating human languages with unprecedented accuracy and fluency. One of the most notable advancements is the refinement of Natural Language Understanding (NLU) models, enabling machines to comprehend human language in context, grasp nuances, and respond appropriately. This development has profound implications for various applications, including virtual assistants, customer service automatio...