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Major Now Mar 26

AI vs human translation cost: How to cut localization costs by up to 97%

Localization costs could drop by 97%, reshaping budget allocations.

In-House Teams Translators
Major 2yr Mar 26

The Infinite Final Version

Companies must adapt content strategies for diverse formats and channels.

In-House Teams Tech Vendors
Significant 2yr Sep 25

Unbabel gets $60M for its blended approach to business translation

Increased competition for localization professionals with AI-enhanced services.

LSPs In-House Teams Tech Vendors Translators
Significant 2yr Apr 09

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 invests $160M in media localization provider Iyuno-SDI Group

Increased competition from larger, tech-driven localization providers.

LSPs In-House Teams Tech Vendors
Significant Now May 19

The Localization Mistakes Marketers Wish They Could Take Back

Localization blunders can cost companies over $10,000 in damages.

In-House Teams
Significant Now Sep 26

Minnesota’s Enterprise Translation Office uses ChatGPT to bridge language gaps

Adoption of AI tools can enhance translation speed and accuracy.

In-House Teams
Significant Now Oct 28

Africa’s digital decade: AI upskilling and expanding speech technology

New language support expands market opportunities for localization services.

LSPs Tech Vendors Translators
Significant 2yr Nov 08

Led by a founder who sold a video startup to Apple, Panjaya uses deepfake techniques to bite into video dubbing

New AI dubbing tool could enhance video localization quality.

Tech Vendors
Significant Now Mar 05

How Official English Language Changes US Policy

Potential reduction in government language service contracts.

LSPs
Significant Now Jul 29

Navigating the EU AI Act: Transparency, Accountability, and Multilingual Risks

Stricter compliance requirements for AI in multilingual contexts.

LSPs
Significant Now Aug 21

AI Killed My Job: Translators - bloodinthemachine.com

Increased competition from AI tools may reduce demand for human translators.

LSPs In-House Teams Tech Vendors Translators
Significant 2yr Aug 22

TransPerfect Acquires Unbabel - citybiz

Increased competition may drive innovation in localization services.

LSPs Tech Vendors