Localization Today Voices Without Borders
May 9, 2025
Explore how AI is revolutionizing global communication by breaking down language barriers. Discover TED's innovative collaboration with Panjaya to make talks accessible worldwide through multilingual adaptations. The podcast emphasizes the delicate balance between AI technology and human translators, ensuring that translations remain authentic and emotionally impactful. Tune in to learn about the future of multilingual experiences!
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Language Limits Global Access
- 90% of the world's digital content is inaccessible to 6.5 billion people due to language barriers.
- Brilliant ideas are lost in translation, limiting global access and impact.
Real User Experience With Subtitles
- A student in Brazil struggles to keep up with subtitles while a commuter in Tokyo prefers listening.
- In many regions, dubbed content is not just preferred but expected for better engagement.
AI Enables Immersive Dubbing
- AI-driven video adaptation transforms translation into immersive, lip-synced dubbing.
- The technology captures voice pitch, tone, rhythm, and syncs mouth movements for realism.