Topic: ai translation

  • Endangered Languages and Trump's Medical Claims: The Download

    Endangered Languages and Trump's Medical Claims: The Download

    AI-generated content is flooding smaller Wikipedia language editions, with up to 60% of articles in some African languages being poorly translated, which contaminates the data used to train future AI models. Donald Trump has made unsubstantiated claims linking childhood vaccines and acetaminophen...

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  • Microsoft Edge's New Feature Uses 12GB RAM: Is It Worth It?

    Microsoft Edge's New Feature Uses 12GB RAM: Is It Worth It?

    Microsoft Edge's new beta feature offers real-time AI audio translation for videos and spoken media directly in the browser, aiming to remove language barriers without relying on platform-specific tools. The tool requires significant hardware, including at least 12GB of RAM and a 4-core CPU, whic...

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  • Reddit Bug Labels Lesbian Subreddit as "Straight"

    Reddit Bug Labels Lesbian Subreddit as "Straight"

    A software bug in Reddit's translation service caused incorrect and misleading descriptions to appear on numerous subreddits, particularly for Android users. The error altered community summaries, such as changing "cis and trans lesbians" to "straight and transgender lesbians," causing concern am...

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  • AI Earbuds Translate 42 Languages and Accents in Real Time

    AI Earbuds Translate 42 Languages and Accents in Real Time

    The W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds by Timekettle offer real-time translation across 42 languages and 95 accents with 98% accuracy and minimal latency, making conversations feel natural. They utilize bone conduction technology to capture sound vibrations through facial bones, enhancing clarity in noisy...

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  • Authors' Petition Against AI in Publishing Gains 1K+ Signatures in a Day

    Authors' Petition Against AI in Publishing Gains 1K+ Signatures in a Day

    Over 1,000 authors signed a petition urging publishers to reject AI-generated books, arguing it threatens artistic integrity and livelihoods, with prominent writers like Dennis Lehane supporting the cause. The petition highlights concerns about low-quality, plagiarized AI books flooding platforms...

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  • Minute Media Acquires Indian AI Startup for Automated Sports Highlights

    Minute Media Acquires Indian AI Startup for Automated Sports Highlights

    Minute Media, backed by BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, has acquired Indian AI startup VideoVerse to enhance automated sports highlights generation across its portfolio, including Sports Illustrated and The Players’ Tribune. VideoVerse, valued between $200–250 million, specializes in AI tools for sp...

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