In this episode of Talking AI, Matt Paige speaks with Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling, about the complexities and challenges of deploying AI-powered translation systems at scale.

Olga provides an overview of Smartling's platform, which leverages fully automated and human-in-the-loop translation solutions, and discusses the evaluation framework they use for selecting suitable language models.

The conversation delves into the evolution of language processing from rule-based systems to transformer models, the impact of generative AI like ChatGPT on daily workflows, and the intricacies of translating diverse languages.

They also explore the potential for a universal language and the importance of adaptability in AI deployment within enterprises.

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02:39 Daily Life of a VP of AI
04:04 Navigating the AI Landscape
04:55 Model Evaluation Framework at Smartling
08:50 Evolution of AI in Language Processing
15:38 Challenges in Language Translation
21:38 Enterprise Scale AI Solutions
28:52 Future of Language and AI

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