Amazon’s Alexa will soon be able to act as a real-time translator, as seen in the famous sci-fi classic Star Trek. according to our colleagues Yahoo Finance, Amazon wants its smart assistant that equips its Echo speakers to be able to translate. real-time complex sentences in a given context.
At the moment, Alexa can translate already short sentences from one language to another, because Google Assistant Where Siri. Amazon wants to take this feature even further, as Google did with its Pixel Buds, which can translate 40 languages in real time. For now, the languages Alexa supports should be limited to German, Italian, Spanish, English, and French.
Amazon Alexa: artificial intelligence that has become a universal translator
Unlike Pixel Buds, Alexa will be able to improve the relevance of its translation based on the context and culture of each language. As you can tell, Alexa will not translate an exchange between two friends as it will translate a more formal dialogue. Similarly, Alexa will be an excellent guide for backpackers. If you walk into a restaurant or bar in China, simply tell Alexa what status you are in. Thus, it will suggest the most appropriate dialog for your situation.
In the future, Amazon also wants its Alexa to be able to translate several people’s discussions in real time.“To achieve our goals we will need to distribute Alexa across multiple platforms so you can chat with Alexa wherever you are” Alexa Vice President Al Lindsay explained. Therefore, artificial intelligence will not forever be limited to the walls of its enclosure, the Amazon Echo. The latest news is that Amazon’s Alexa will be able to speak French from April 2018. Which tech giant do you think will succeed in creating the perfect translator first? Google, Apple or Amazon?
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