IT giants releasing Japanese translation apps www3.nhk.or.jp
IT giants that make translation apps are now focusing on the Japanese language, as they breach linguistic barriers with the help of artificial intelligence and deep learning technology.
Microsoft this month released a smartphone translator app that works with the Japanese language. The software is designed for group-use. Translations of spoken Japanese can be displayed on other people's smartphones and read out.
The app works with 10 languages including English, Chinese and Arabic.
Microsoft Japan's Chief Technology Officer Akira Sakakibara says he hopes many people will use the app, so the AI program can learn more and improve its precision.
Google's translation app involves the use of a smartphone camera. When the camera is pointed at sign boards or restaurant menus, the app can automatically translate simple Japanese words.
Published Date:2017-04-18