Tech Life Talking translation
Sep 2, 2025
Vasiliki Prestige, a London-based translator and university lecturer, discusses the impact of AI on language translation. She highlights the revolutionary Google smartphone's real-time translation features while weighing its advantages against the irreplaceable skills of human translators. The conversation also explores issues of accountability in AI technology and the importance of inclusive development in translation tools. Additionally, they touch upon the implications of India's ban on online money games and how AI is transforming job roles in various sectors.
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Real-World Live Translation Test
- Liv McMahon tested Pixel 10 live call translation by calling a Spanish-speaking friend in Madrid.
- The demo included unedited audio from both Liv's Pixel and Pablo's recorder to show both sides of the call.
Translation Runs Locally On Tensor G5
- Google's on-device Tensor G5 chip runs AI models that sample voice and translate in real time.
- The feature also captures speaker tone to reproduce a voice-like translation for the listener.
Faint Echo Signals Translation
- The Pixel sometimes plays a faint translated echo of the speaker to signal the other party hears the translation.
- Google designed this echo to help conversational flow and awareness during calls.
