Meta's new AI model is a real-time translation expert

Meta has released SeamlessM4T, an advanced AI translator model that can translate and transcribe multiple languages in real-time, making it a significant advancement in the field of text and speech translation.

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Introducing SeamlessM4T, a Multimodal AI Model for Speech and Text Translations

Facebook has introduced SeamlessM4T, an all-in-one AI translation model that allows for effortless communication through speech and text across multiple languages, aiming to bring people closer to a world where everyone can be understood.

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How AI is gaining ground in simultaneous interpretation

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Lost in AI translation: growing reliance on language apps jeopardizes some asylum applications

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Gizmodo Fires Spanish Site Staff, Replaces Them With AI Translation Sparking Backlash

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