Zoom Sets Up Auto-Translate Feature in 12 Languages
Zoom revealed their plans to expand the language in the automatic live transcription feature and the addition of direct translation.
"We are committed to removing barriers to effective and dynamic communication," Zoom wrote in an announcement on their official blog page, quoted Wednesday (15/9/2021).
The platform, which is used for online learning and virtual meetings, said it plans to expand its automatic transcription to 30 languages.
In addition, Zoom also said, it will add direct translation in 12 languages next year.
The US company founded by Eric Yuan said Zoom has connected users around the world.
"This expansion of transcription and translation features will help overcome language barriers that can prevent dynamic communication and collaboration," they said.
Results of Acquired Translation Company
Quoting The Verge, previously automatic live transcriptions or closed captions in English were announced to be available on free Zoom accounts in February 2021.
Zoom previously did not share details about which languages will be supported and when the feature will start rolling out.
But at the Zoomtopia conference last Monday, the company said the upgrade was a result of the machine learning know-how it gained by acquiring German translation company Kites.
Other Features to be Launched
In addition to the transcription and translation features, Zoom will also be rolling out improvements to the Whiteboard feature.
Currently, Zoom lets you create and share Whiteboards or "whiteboards" during meetings.
However, the planned expansion rollout in beta later this year will make the Zoom Whiteboard feature available outside of meetings using the Zoom app and the web.
Early next year, togel online zaman sekarang Zoom will also be coming to Facebook's Horizon Workrooms. The meeting rooms in Virtual Reality (VR) will be able to host video meetings and connect to the Zoom Whiteboard.
In VR, users will be able to embed the Zoom Whiteboard onto a virtual table or wall for everyone to see, and can draw with their virtual counterpart on a traditional computer.