This chapter discusses the release of Meta AI's Seamless M4T model, which combines transcription and translation capabilities for close to 100 languages. The speakers raise concerns about the transparency of the training data and the implications of copyright laws. They also explore the release of a Japanese language model and its challenges, and delve into the topic of consciousness in AI systems.
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