VP of AI at Smartling — Revolutionizing Translation with AI

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 Connect with Olga - LinkedIn