Slator - Language Industry News

  The Language AI Revolution is Here In a world where artificial intelligence is redefining how we communicate, Language AI has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time. From real-time translation to sentiment analysis, these innovations are powering global businesses, governments, and even humanitarian aid. One of the most exciting updates in this space comes from Slator’s 2025 Language AI 50 Under 50 list—a powerful showcase of the world’s brightest and boldest minds reshaping how humans and machines understand each other. What is Slator’s 50 Under 50 List? A Global Recognition of Talent The Slator Language AI 50 Under 50 list highlights professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs under the age of 50 who are making significant strides in the language AI space. These include innovators from translation technology, generative AI, speech recognition, NLP, and more. What sets this list apart is its diverse representation of industries—from academ...

Smartcat's Series C Funding, YouTube Dubs Launch, Viva Translate Closes Down Slator- Language Industry Intelligence Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they give their impressions from  SlatorCon Silicon Valley  and touch upon the findings from the 2024 ALC Industry Survey. In a significant funding update, Esther reports that  Smartcat raised USD 43m  in a Series C round, bringing their total funding to USD 70m. This funding will support product innovation in AI translation and multilingual content generation. Florian talks about  YouTube’s potential launch of AI dubbing , a feature in testing that aims to generate translated audio tracks for videos, significantly enhancing content accessibility and engagement. In Esther’s M&A corner, Cloudbreak, now rebranded as Equiti,  acquired its competitor Voyce  and brought on  a new private equity partner , Heritage Group. Meanwhile, EasyTranslate  acquired Wor...