Companies and organizations are ramping up efforts to host global events and catch the hearts of international audiences. Behind each of these events are event planners who focus on creating memorable experiences for more participants.
However, when it comes to adding interpretation languages for multinational speakers and audiences, there are often practical constraints, such as space and budget.
In line with this, AI simultaneous interpretation services are rising as an effective alternative to hiring interpreters. It can scale the language covered during events while avoiding breaking the bank.
However, because the concept of AI simultaneous interpretation is still fairly new to many, we see people raise questions out of both curiosity and concern.
In this article, we gathered the most frequently asked questions about AI simultaneous interpretation services like Flitto Live Translation. Let’s see if we can clear up any confusion step by step!
What is AI simultaneous interpretation?
AI simultaneous interpretation refers to refers to the use of artificial intelligence to translate spoken language in real-time. This technology allows people who speak different languages to communicate effectively without pauses, making it ideal for situations like conferences, seminars, and meetings.
Three types of AI technology are used to provide AI simultaneous interpretation: Speech recognition, machine translation, and speech synthesis.
- Speech recognition – This AI system listens to the speaker’s voice and uses speech recognition technology to convert the spoken words into text.
- Machine translation – Next, a machine translation engine translates the recognized text from the source language to the target language. Advanced AI models, often trained on large multilingual datasets, are used for this purpose to ensure accuracy.
- Speech synthesis – Once the translation is complete, the system converts the translated text back into speech using text-to-speech (TTS) technology. While it’s not required, it can serve as a great accessibility feature.
Is AI simultaneous interpretation reliable?
This is perhaps the most important question out of all! Simultaneous interpretation is a careful craft, and it takes professional effort to make it work. When it comes to AI simultaneous interpretation, it requires highly advanced technology in several aspects of AI.
For instance, Flitto’s AI interpretation service uses a top-tier engine in both speech-to-text conversion as well as translation. In addition to this, it ensures safety and prevent any potential AI errors by allowing human intervention. This reliability has earned Live Translation global recognition as a trusted AI simultaneous interpretation service for major international conferences.
Today, we can witness AI simultaneous interpretation deployed in large-scale events. Recently, GITEX Global 2024, one of the biggest tech shows in the world, introduced Live Translation in its conference sessions.
Flitto Live Translation, as seen in GITEX Global 2024
How is the cost determined?
For Flitto’s AI event interpretation, the cost is calculated based on several factors, including the number of stages where presentations will be held, the number of languages the speakers will use, and the number of brand-specific terms that need to be trained (optional).
One of the advantages of the AI interpretation service is that it eliminates the need for setting up interpretation booths or renting interpretation devices, so there are no additional related costs. This also saves a significant amount of space.
How is data managed in AI simultaneous interpretation?
Some events are confidential, and data security is necessary. AI interpretation solutions must be able to Can the records be deleted?
If desired, we can ensure the complete deletion of all data and records generated from the event. As a company specializing in AI data solutions, Flitto prioritizes handling data safely and securely, always in line with our clients’ preferences.
Can AI provide interpretation for multiple different languages?
When it comes to open forums or discussion sessions, different participants can come from different backgrounds. Flitto’s Live Translation can handle multiple languages simultaneously without any issues.
The service includes a language filter function, which ensures that even if multiple languages are spoken at the same time, it effectively filters and interprets only the language set for each participant.
Can AI understand accents?
The speaker’s native language may not be English, and sometimes, they may have accents that are different from American English.
Live Translation leverages Flitto’s unique AI data to understand and translate various accents, including Indian and French accents.
To see how well it can recognize even strong accents that may be difficult for native speakers to understand, check out the blog linked below!
Does AI simultaneous interpretation provide audio?
AI SI systems provide audio powered by text-to-speech (TTS) technology, also known as speech synthesis. This refers to the AI voice that reads the translation text. It enables the audience to listen to the interpretation instead of having to read their screens.
Live Translation also offers both text and audio output options, so that the audience members can access the translation results in a way that suits their preferences and environment, ensuring high accessibility.
Does AI simultaneous interpretation require interpretation equipment?
No, it does not need any!
One of the best parts about AI simultaneous interpretation is that there’s no need for interpretation equipment or systems, such as receivers or interpreters’ headsets, or even a booth. As long as the audience members have a personal smartphone, they have all the access to the interpretation results. If they have their own headsets, they can listen to the interpretation.
How is the Q&A session conducted?
Live Translation comes with a built-in Q&A feature that allows the audience to send questions using their personal smartphones. The questions submitted by the audience are translated into the speaker’s language and delivered in real time.
Participants from diverse cultural backgrounds may feel hesitant to step up to the microphone or ask questions in a language they are not comfortable with. This feature helps alleviate that pressure, fostering a more active and engaging communication environment.
What makes Flitto Live Translation different?
We get this question often: “There are many other translation and interpretation services available. What makes Live Translation stand out?”
The answer lies in data. Live Translation is an interpretation system that fully leverages Flitto’s expertise in AI data development.
The performance of any AI service depends on the quality and quantity of its training data. Flitto has accumulated over 10 years of language data from 14 million users worldwide, ranging from translation datasets to speech datasets. By training on this extensive dataset, Live Translation has established itself as the most powerful multilingual simultaneous interpretation solution in the global market.
Behind a powerful AI engine
Flitto’s unique engine combines the strengths of our proprietary AI model and commercially available AI models. As a result, it can filter out background noise and speech habits like stutters.
The interpretation speed is also an important factor for delivering an immersive event experience. Flitto’s engine can deliver results within 3 seconds as each sentence is spoken.
Wrapping up…
It’s tough to prepare for a global event. Time is always scarce, and every detail requires attention. Securing multilingual support and interpretation can be particularly labor-intensive for event planners.
Leveraging Flitto DataLab’s powerful data solutions, Live Translation will continue to be the smart choice for preparing for global events the smart way. This way, event planners can save valuable time and energy and focus on creating a more satisfying experience for participants!
Do you have any questions on AI simultaneous interpretation that we haven’t addressed? Visit Flitto Live Translation’s official website, or let us know.