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As someone who lives in Germany without really speaking German language barriers are something I encounter more of than I’d like to. Not to mention, I like traveling abroad when I can, and you’d be shocked to find out but… English isn’t exactly as universal as you might think it is.
For example, speaking English in a small town in the south of Spain isn’t nearly as useful as speaking English in Barcelona. Although to be fair, speaking English in the north of England can be just as challenging for foreigners who think they can speak English. But you get the idea - language barriers are real, which means knocking them down can be extremely helpful for facilitating better, more effective communication between people. It just so happens that smartphones are pretty much the only universal tool that’s able to help you “speak” a language you don’t actually speak, and Samsung’s newLive Translate, Interpreter, and Chat Assistant - the most important trio of new Galaxy S24 AI features you’ll come across Galaxy S24 can automatically translate your text message conversations in real time , regardless of which messaging app you're using. The Galaxy S24 can automatically translate your text message conversations in real time, regardless of which messaging app you're using.app. No third-party apps are required, and on-device AI keeps conversations completely private. Something worth noting about this feature is that based on the tests I’ve seen so far, it won’t perform as well in loud environments, and when speaking in certain dialects) lets you instantly translate face-to-face conversations on a split-screen screen view so people standing opposite each other can read a text transcription of what the other person has said. It even works without cellular data or Wi-Fi, which is useful when traveling to remote places - I’ve tried Google’s version of this feature on my Pixel, and the key seems to be timing - you have to start/finish speaking and wait for the phone to finish translating, and keep going back and forthwith AI built into Samsung Keyboard can automatically translate your text message conversations in real time, regardless of which messaging app you're using. It’s a system-wide feature, which means it’s not limited to working on Samsung’s Message app, and that’s thePotentially game-changing: How the language-focused AI in the Galaxy S24 can be useful to you in real life Of course, one of the factors that determines how good these AI features are is how useful they can be to you. I’ve used thefor face-to-face interpreting once and although it was a bit awkward for me and the handyman , it did the job!Holiday - the most obvious use case scenario for a feature like Interpreter can be the difference between ordering a medium rare or a well-done steak, or going in the wrong direction For immigrants who are still learning the local language, features like Live Translate, Interpreter, and text/document translation can be not just useful but essential - whether it’s a face-to-face appointment or a letter you need to translate Doctor’s appointments are another setting where translation comes in handy; as someone who’s had to bring translated letters with symptoms to my GP, you could say Interpreter can be a real life-saverfeature will be Chat Assistant, because we live in the age of texting. Then again, Live Translator and Interpreter are far more powerful, since they work with voice input, and can’t be replicated unless you have a living, breathing interpreter. That being said, Chat Assistant should save you a lot of time on a daily basis - at least if you’re someone who needs to type/text in a foreign language, which would usually involve opening Google Translate, typing your message, copying it, and then pasting it. I do this often when shopping on eBay, and have to communicate with sellers in German. It’s worth noting that Apple’s iPhone allows you to instantly replace text with a translation by highlighting it. This feature seems to be system-wide. Still, Chat Assistant seems more useful, as it automatically translates incoming and outgoing messages across all messaging apps. Challenges ahead of Google and Samsung’s magical language AI models: Will Artificial Intelligence make you Artificially Intelligent?While Google and Samsung's push for bringing down language barriers with their phones is exciting, it’s also worth noting that this doesn’t come with challenges - some are more obvious than others… The algorithms and AI need to get better at understanding context and dialects, and while 13 of the most popular languages in the world sound like a good start, I’m pretty sure there at least 15 languages in the world - if not 18 People need time to get used to using their phones for interpreting - especially the face-to-face kind, because as wonderful and fun as technology can be, it can also be…awkward; if not you, the person on the other end might find it weird; then again, making sure you can communicate effectively is more important than feeling embarrassed for a few seconds/minutes Being able to translate everything in a pinch can be a double-edged sword; for example, if you always rely on your phone to read/text/speak for and instead of you, the Artificial Intelligence might actually make you lazy, and hinder your general… intelligence On the bright side, I do believe that if you use AI as an auxiliary tool, it can actually help you learn a language even faster; of course, your mileage may and will vary You might never learn the language you’re trying to learn , if you don’t need to learn it.The future of smartphones as tools for breaking down language barriers: Can the Galaxy, Pixel, and iPhone eventually kill Babbel and Duolingo? To end on a futuristic note, I highly doubt this is the ceiling of Google and Samsung ambitions in the area of AI for language/translation. Of course, you can try guessing and anticipating many new and specific features, which focus on language and translation, but I think the most important question might be whether the goal of AI language models is to become good enough to be your real-life assistant , or to help you be your own language hero. I have a hunch that the likes of Google, Apple, and Samsung might eventually implement language AI models/apps that rival the likes of Babbel and Duolingo. In fact, Bing AI and ChatGPT are already changing the way we learn languages . Can AI help people learn new languages, which can be incredibly enriching on a socio-cultural level? Or will AI make usYou can now order either a Galaxy S24 or a Galaxy S24+ model at the official store. The pre-order campaign is over, but you can still claim up to $540 in savings on either model with a suitable trade-in.The mightiest of all, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is available at the official store. The smartphone with next-gen AI capabilities can now be yours at up to $750 off with a suitable trade-in credit. The Galaxy S24 Series is up for order at Best Buy. Right now, you can get the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and you'll receive a $150 Gift card. Ordering the S24+ gets you a Gift card worth $100. If you get the vanilla model, you get a $50 Gift card. Extra savings are available with a trade-in.A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.Multiple accounts - one person can have only one accountModeration is done by humans. 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