Summary

In this episode of the AI Report, Liam interviews Olga Beregovaya, the VP of AI at Smartling, the number one AI translation platform. Olga has 20 years of experience in the machine learning and AI industry, with a background in linguistics. They discuss the role of AI in translation, the evolution of language AI models, and the challenges and opportunities of running an AI-focused company. Smartling's mission is to provide human-quality translation through automated means and make global communication seamless. The company culture is characterized by an innovative spirit, agility, and a focus on customer needs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:28 Transformative Developments in Language AI

12:28 Competition and Advancements in the AI Landscape

15:14 The Open Source vs. Closed Source Debate in AI

18:18 Smartling: Revolutionizing Translation Automation

21:59 Moving Towards Human Parity in Machine Translation

26:15 Smartling's Mission: Human-Quality Translation and Seamless Global Communication

29:34 Growth in the Enterprise Level and Focus on Innovation

31:23 Trend Towards Full Automation in the Translation Industry

33:35 Running an AI-Enabled Company: Agility and Focus

40:04 The Role of a VP of AI at Smartling

43:49 Company Culture: Innovative Spirit and Inspiration

46:57 Connecting with Smartling

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