Microsoft Launches Real-Time Translation: Microsoft has rolled out a game-changing real-time translation feature for Live Captions on Copilot+ PCs, running on AMD and Intel processors. This upgrade, offered via the newest Windows 11 Insider preview build, translates audio from more than 44 languages into English, thereby providing fluid accessibility to video calls, recordings, and streamed content.
Microsoft Launches Real-Time Translation: AI-Powered Real-Time Translation Makes Content More Accessible
The new real-time translation functionality combines perfectly with Live Captions. Users can now: translate audio content from more than 44 languages directly into the user’s native language display the translation as a subtitle at the bottom of the screen use AI models, including Microsoft’s Copilot and large language models, to provide precise translations.
This feature supports wide-ranging use cases such as video calls, live streams, as well as multimedia content, allowing it to be used not only for personal but for professional use cases as well.
Language Support and Dependencies
The feature currently has strong support in the following:
-Translation from several languages into English.
-Snapdragon chip-based devices have additional translation support in Chinese (Simplified).
However, translations from English to other languages are not available. A user needs to have his/her device language set to English in order to be able to use this feature.
The functionality is supported on Arabic, German, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and other languages ensuring maximum possible accessibility.
Updates for Snapdragon-Powered Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has extended enhancements to its Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, broadening the translation feature’s scope. These devices now support translation to Chinese (Simplified) alongside other improvements, offering users an enriched experience.
Improved Recall Feature in Preview
Microsoft also included bug fixes and improvements in the same update for its Recall feature. The feature enables users to capture snapshots of activities, which increases productivity. Users can enable or disable Recall via the “Turn Windows features on or off” settings.
The real-time translation feature is currently available to Windows Insider users in the Dev Channel running the Windows 11 Insider build 26120.2705 (KB5050636). Users can test the feature and provide feedback to Microsoft for further refinement.
It really signifies the major leap toward enhancing cross-lingual communication and accessibility, as it integrates this feature into its Copilot+ PCs, which enables users to easily traverse linguistic barriers to foster greater inclusivity among global audiences.
The addition of live captions, improved Recall, and AI-driven translation tools emphasizes the commitment of Microsoft towards innovation and accessibility in its ecosystem. For users engaging in multilingual conversations or consuming content in different languages, this feature is invaluable.
As Microsoft continues to refine its real-time translation capabilities, it will be able to expand language support and add more features. It will enhance communication and set the stage for further innovation in AI-driven accessibility features.
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