HeyGen CTO Rong Yan on AI Video Generation and the Language Challenge
"Rong Yan, CTO of HeyGen, joins SlatorPod to recount the company’s transformation from a Metaverse-focused startup to leading the emerging field of AI video generation.
Rong recounts HeyGen’s beginnings and the pivot to its current avatar model, which saw ARR go from zero to USD 1m within six months.
Rong attributes HeyGen’s success to its emphasis on three key elements: quality, consistency, and controllability. The company’s newest model, Avatar IV, enables full-body video generation with natural gestures, synchronized audio, and emotion to speech.
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"Rong Yan, CTO of HeyGen, joins SlatorPod to recount the company’s transformation from a Metaverse-focused startup to leading the emerging field of AI video generation.
Rong recounts HeyGen’s beginnings and the pivot to its current avatar model, which saw ARR go from zero to USD 1m within six months.
Rong attributes HeyGen’s success to its emphasis on three key elements: quality, consistency, and controllability. The company’s newest model, Avatar IV, enables full-body video generation with natural gestures, synchronized audio, and emotion to speech.
Full Video : https://youtu.be/Fs73ZAEo_...
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09:51 AM - May 21, 2025 (UTC)
US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens
"Market performance and unemployment rates are standard indicators of the mood of the economy. For the language industry, rates and employment levels are two additional important factors.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in an April 2025 update to its Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), reported some mixed news for translators and interpreters (T&Is) — specifically those who are employees.
The BLS estimated about 78,300 jobs in 2023, with nearly one-third (32%) of those being self-employed. (Data on their earnings was not included in the OOH.)
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"Market performance and unemployment rates are standard indicators of the mood of the economy. For the language industry, rates and employment levels are two additional important factors.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in an April 2025 update to its Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), reported some mixed news for translators and interpreters (T&Is) — specifically those who are employees.
The BLS estimated about 78,300 jobs in 2023, with nearly one-third (32%) of those being self-employed. (Data on their earnings was not included in the OOH.)
Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/us-bure...
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens - Slator
The US BLS reports that the annual median salary for interpreters and translators jumped 5% in 2024, despite a slowdown in language industry growth.
https://slator.com/us-bureau-of-labor-statistics-job-outlook-for-translators-interpreters-worsens/
08:17 AM - May 14, 2025 (UTC)
How to Expand Into AI Data Services with DATAmundi CEO Véronique Özkaya
"Véronique Özkaya, Co-CEO of DATAmundi, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the company’s strategic rebrand and how it is positioning itself as a key player in the data-for-AI space.
Véronique details her journey to leading DATAmundi, formerly known as Summa Linguae, where she now drives a strategic shift from traditional language services to AI-focused data enablement.
See the full study breakdown: https://youtu.be/mn5FSRKeJ...
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"Véronique Özkaya, Co-CEO of DATAmundi, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the company’s strategic rebrand and how it is positioning itself as a key player in the data-for-AI space.
Véronique details her journey to leading DATAmundi, formerly known as Summa Linguae, where she now drives a strategic shift from traditional language services to AI-focused data enablement.
See the full study breakdown: https://youtu.be/mn5FSRKeJ...
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06:43 AM - May 12, 2025 (UTC)
DeepL Hosts Language AI Leaders at Technology Roundtable in Zurich
"On April 3, 2025, representatives from 14 organizations gathered at the beautiful FIFA Museum in Zurich for a series of roundtable presentations and discussions organized by Slator on behalf of DeepL.
Titled “The Boom of ‘Bring Your Own Language AI’ – Opportunities and Risks,” the event brought together diverse stakeholders from the insurance, banking, government, life sciences, telecom, transportation, and international organization sectors.
Mordstein’s presentation focused on the rise of a custom language AI within organizations, highlighting the language access challenges many of them face in global business.
Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/deepl-h...
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"On April 3, 2025, representatives from 14 organizations gathered at the beautiful FIFA Museum in Zurich for a series of roundtable presentations and discussions organized by Slator on behalf of DeepL.
Titled “The Boom of ‘Bring Your Own Language AI’ – Opportunities and Risks,” the event brought together diverse stakeholders from the insurance, banking, government, life sciences, telecom, transportation, and international organization sectors.
Mordstein’s presentation focused on the rise of a custom language AI within organizations, highlighting the language access challenges many of them face in global business.
Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/deepl-h...
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05:44 AM - May 07, 2025 (UTC)
Slator 2025 Legal Services and Language AI Report
"The 90-page Slator 2025 Legal Services and Language AI Report provides an extensive and in-depth view of the global trends and regulations of the legal services industry, and the impact that these have on the demand for language services, language AI, and technology.
The report analyzes macro-level trends in the legal services industry and offers insight into how these macro-trends impact the language services and technology industry. This includes trends in litigation vs. international arbitration, and how the growth of LegalTech is witnessing an increasing number of tools that incorporate translation as a feature."
https://slator.com/slator-...
#legaltranslation #languageai #slator2025 #legalservices #aireport #slatorpod #slatorcon #slator
"The 90-page Slator 2025 Legal Services and Language AI Report provides an extensive and in-depth view of the global trends and regulations of the legal services industry, and the impact that these have on the demand for language services, language AI, and technology.
The report analyzes macro-level trends in the legal services industry and offers insight into how these macro-trends impact the language services and technology industry. This includes trends in litigation vs. international arbitration, and how the growth of LegalTech is witnessing an increasing number of tools that incorporate translation as a feature."
https://slator.com/slator-...
#legaltranslation #languageai #slator2025 #legalservices #aireport #slatorpod #slatorcon #slator
07:05 AM - Apr 11, 2025 (UTC)
Dealmaker Wows with 10M Translation Education Gift
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, breaking down Slator’s 2025 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI), which features nearly 300 LSPs and reports 6.6% combined growth in 2024 revenues, totaling USD 8.4bn.
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, breaking down Slator’s 2025 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI), which features nearly 300 LSPs and reports 6.6% combined growth in 2024 revenues, totaling USD 8.4bn.
08:17 AM - Apr 03, 2025 (UTC)
Slator 2025 Localization Buyer Survey
The Slator 2025 Localization Buyer Survey features key insights and data points on AI adoption, budgets, pricing, and buyer expectations in 2025.
https://slator-language-in...
#slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #localizationbuyersurvey #ai #translationmanagementsystem #languageserviceprovider
The Slator 2025 Localization Buyer Survey features key insights and data points on AI adoption, budgets, pricing, and buyer expectations in 2025.
https://slator-language-in...
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Slator - Language Industry News: Slator 2025 Localization Buyer Survey
Slator.com is leading source of analysis and research for the global translation, localization, and language technology industry.
https://slator-language-industry-news.blogspot.com/2025/03/slator-2025-localization-buyer-survey.html
07:43 AM - Mar 19, 2025 (UTC)
Exploring the World of Natural Language Processing with Slator
Dive into the fascinating realm of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with this insightful article from Slator. Explore how NLP technologies are shaping the future of communication, translation, and human-computer interaction, with expert analysis and industry updates. Perfect for anyone curious about the cutting-edge advancements in language technology!
https://slator.com/natural...
#nlp #ai #machinetranslation #slator #naturallanguageprocessing #slatorcon #slatorpod
Dive into the fascinating realm of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with this insightful article from Slator. Explore how NLP technologies are shaping the future of communication, translation, and human-computer interaction, with expert analysis and industry updates. Perfect for anyone curious about the cutting-edge advancements in language technology!
https://slator.com/natural...
#nlp #ai #machinetranslation #slator #naturallanguageprocessing #slatorcon #slatorpod
Language AI - LLMs, MT, NLP Research and Tech
Discover what's new in the field of language AI, from ground-breaking research in academia to Big Tech's developments.
https://slator.com/natural-language-processing/
10:37 AM - Mar 05, 2025 (UTC)
Language Industry Technology News with Slator
Explore the latest advancements and trends in language technology with Slator. This page dives into cutting-edge innovations, AI-driven translation tools, and industry insights shaping the future of global communication. Perfect for those curious about how tech is transforming the way we bridge linguistic divides.
https://slator.com/technol...
#languagetechnology #aiintranslation #machinetranslation #localizationtech #translationtools #slatortechnology #languageinnovation #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation #LanguageServices #slator #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon
Explore the latest advancements and trends in language technology with Slator. This page dives into cutting-edge innovations, AI-driven translation tools, and industry insights shaping the future of global communication. Perfect for those curious about how tech is transforming the way we bridge linguistic divides.
https://slator.com/technol...
#languagetechnology #aiintranslation #machinetranslation #localizationtech #translationtools #slatortechnology #languageinnovation #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation #LanguageServices #slator #slatornews #slatorpod #slatorcon
Translation Technology and Localization News and Updates
Stay on top of how language technology shapes the translation, localization, interpreting, dubbing, and subtitling industry.
https://slator.com/technology/
07:46 AM - Feb 27, 2025 (UTC)
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Language Industry
Explore the latest mergers and acquisitions shaping the language industry. Get expert insights on business expansions, market trends, and key deals driving growth in translation, localization, and language technology with Slator. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and industry updates .
https://slator.com/ma-and-...
#MergersAndAcquisitions #translation #Localization #LanguageServices #businessgrowth #IndustryTrends #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #languagetranslation
Explore the latest mergers and acquisitions shaping the language industry. Get expert insights on business expansions, market trends, and key deals driving growth in translation, localization, and language technology with Slator. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and industry updates .
https://slator.com/ma-and-...
#MergersAndAcquisitions #translation #Localization #LanguageServices #businessgrowth #IndustryTrends #slator #slatorcon #slatorpod #languagetranslation
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Translation and Localization Industry
Data and analysis about the latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from leading companies in translation, localization, interpreting, and language technology
https://slator.com/ma-and-funding/
05:10 AM - Feb 12, 2025 (UTC)
