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Speechlab and Realtime Translation with Ivan Galea
Nov 2, 2023
Ivan Galea, an expert in speech technology and AI techniques for realtime dubbing, discusses the quantum leap in speech synthesis models, real time dubbing erasing communication barriers, impact of AI on industries, language cues in human quality content, use cases for real-time translation, addressing technology misuse, comparisons to other speech technology products, predicting the future of real-time translation, and advancements in language translation technology.
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- Speech technology has made significant strides in the past year, with speech synthesis models producing indistinguishable speech from real speech, driven by generative AI.
- Real-time dubbing using new AI techniques, like those showcased by SpeechLab with examples of Obama speaking Spanish and Musk speaking Japanese, is on the verge of achieving the holy grail of speech technology, erasing communication barriers and transforming the world.
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Advances in Speech Technology and AI
In the past year, speech technology has made significant strides, with speech synthesis models producing speech that is indistinguishable from real speech. Generative AI has played a crucial role in driving these advancements. SpeechLab, a leader in real-time dubbing, is utilizing new AI techniques to convert speech from one language to another. Examples like President Obama speaking Spanish or Elon Musk speaking Japanese showcase the capabilities of real-time dubbing. Ivan Gileya, the co-founder and president of SpeechLab, emphasizes that we are on the verge of achieving the holy grail of speech technology, which will overcome communication barriers and transform the world.
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