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Create a Unique Blog with Anchor Tags: The Impact of Emotional Context on LLM Translation Quality Slator- Language Industry Intelligence In an increasingly globalized world, translation is more important than ever. With the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs), translation has become more efficient and accessible. However, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the role of emotion in translation. Emotion isn’t just a secondary component of language; it’s a vital part of communication that can significantly affect the quality of translations produced by LLMs. The Growing Importance of Translation in the Digital Age The internet has connected people from different parts of the world like never before, and translation services are at the heart of this connection. Whether it's translating a website, a marketing campaign, or a casual conversation, accurate translation is essential for clear communication across cultures. What are Large Language Models (LLMs)? LLMs are advance...

eBay Launches New In-House Large Language Model for E-commerce with Translation Capabilities In a June 17, 2024  paper ,  eBay   introduced its series of  l arge language models  (LLMs), tailored specifically for the  e-commerce  sector. eBay’s New In-House Large Language Model for E-commerce Can Also Translate These models, named LiLiuM 1B, 7B, and 13B , were developed in-house to meet eBay’s specific needs across various applications, including translation, in the e-commerce domain, providing full control over licenses, data, vocabulary, and architecture. The authors said that “these models are meant to eliminate dependency on third-party  LLM s within eBay.” eBay explained that using foundation models like the LLaMA-2 models, which can be accessed and adjusted for specific purposes, poses risks related to licensing, data security, and future-proofing. They noted that these models are generally trained on English-centric data and are quite gene...