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July 29, 2022 00:03:31
IIT Madras launches institute for AI and language technology

IIT Madras launches institute for AI and language technology

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced earlier this week that it's launched an institute specifically dedicated to the development of language...

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July 28, 2022 00:03:40
Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients file lawsuit against Washington healthcare provider

Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients file lawsuit against Washington healthcare provider

The largest healthcare provider in the state of Washington is currently facing a lawsuit over its use of faulty video remote interpreting (VRI) technology.

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July 26, 2022 00:03:29
Following outcry, Google Translate removes offensive example phrase for Arabic entry

Following outcry, Google Translate removes offensive example phrase for Arabic entry

While brushing up on some Arabic vocabulary, one user pointed out that Google Translate's entry for the Arabic word meaning "plan" was accompanied by...

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July 25, 2022 00:05:00
Design thinking: why it matters in global growth and localization

Design thinking: why it matters in global growth and localization

This non-conventional way of creating innovative products passes through five phases — empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test — and is most useful to...

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July 25, 2022 00:04:18
Interpreters Unlimited offers Uber-like app to book USA interpreters

Interpreters Unlimited offers Uber-like app to book USA interpreters

Interpreters Unlimited (IU) has developed and released IU Customer App, a proprietary program that allows professionals and businesses to book foreign language interpreters and...

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July 22, 2022 00:02:57
TikTok begins rolling out translation, updated transcription feature

TikTok begins rolling out translation, updated transcription feature

TikTok, a popular video-based social media platform, just became the latest big tech company to launch its own translation feature.

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