In a move set to revolutionize the Arabic digital space, Qatar has announced the inauguration of “Fanar”, an ambitious Arabic artificial intelligence project. Spearheaded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, this strategic endeavor is poised to enhance the Arabic language and culture through cutting-edge technology.… Read the rest
Japanese Supercomputer Fugaku Achieves a Milestone in AI Language Model Development
A cutting-edge accomplishment has come from a collaboration between Tokyo Institute of Technology and Fujitsu, utilizing one of the world’s most capable supercomputers, Fugaku. They have successfully developed a large-scale language model (LLM) that serves as a foundation for generative AI, specifically tailored to understanding Japanese.… Read the rest
Expanding Reach with AI: The Challenges of Machine Translation
Media Outlets Encounter Limits of AI in Translation Efforts
In an ambitious move to broaden their audience, media outlets are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for translating their content into various languages. This strategy, however, has brought to light the limitations of even the most sophisticated translation software.… Read the rest
DeepL Translation AI Boasts Substantial Economic Impact, Study Finds
Revolutionizing Global Business Communication Through Advanced AI Translation – DeepL, a leading language AI company, has recently announced the findings of a comprehensive study highlighting the significant economic benefits of their AI translation tool. The study, commissioned by DeepL and conducted by Forrester Consulting, illustrates the pivotal role AI-powered translation plays in industries worldwide, focusing on its strategic implementation for revenue growth and global market expansion.… Read the rest
The Evolution of Language Studies in South Korea Amidst Technological Advancements
A prestigious Korean institution, Duksung Women’s University, with an impressive history of over a century, has announced a significant shift in its educational offerings. Starting next year, the university will no longer accept new enrollees for their French and German language programs as they begin the process of program discontinuation.… Read the rest
Apple in Talks to Integrate Advanced AI Features in iOS 18
Discussions are reportedly underway between Apple and OpenAI, as the tech giant considers enhancing the iPhone’s capabilities by integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence functions into its future operating system, specifically iOS 18. This information, confirmed by sources in a Bloomberg report, points to potential advances in how users may interact with their Apple devices.… Read the rest
DeepL: A German Startup’s Pioneering AI Translation Technologies
DeepL, a Gem in the AI Language Market
Amidst a global AI arena dominated by tech giants like Google and Microsoft, a German startup called DeepL has emerged as a notable AI translation service provider with a unique standing. DeepL first launched its eponymous translator in 2017 which now offers translation solutions for 32 languages.… Read the rest
The Rise of AI Prompt Engineering: A Lucrative Tech Role
Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly becoming an integral part of various sectors, aiming to simplify our daily tasks. Many AI management companies are hiring specialists in the field of AI Prompt Engineering, a profession that typically offers an annual salary exceeding $300,000 or €272,000 due to its high demand in the industry.… Read the rest
Egyptian Ministry Collaborates with Arabic Language Complex for Digital Advancement
Egypt Enhances Arabic Language Digitally with Strategic Collaboration
In a notable stride towards the digitization of institutional services, the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Arabic Language Complex. This collaboration signals a commitment to digitally upgrade the Arabic Language Complex and fortify the digital capabilities of its members and staff.… Read the rest
Minerva: Italy’s Leap into Native-Language AI Development
Italy Ventures into AI Linguistic Innovation with Minerva Initiative
The Italian research sector takes a bold step into the future with the Minerva project that embarks on designing artificial intelligence capable of understanding and conversing in fluent Italian. The project leverages the immense processing power of the Leonardo supercomputer to bring an Italian voice to the domain fondly dominated by models like the popular ChatGPT.… Read the rest