Language barriers continue to be one of the main problems we face when navigating the Internet. One of the most important forums on the web, Reddit, wants to address the issue using artificial intelligence. Soon, Reddit users who wish to do so will be able to click on any post and instantly translate it into their language. This feature, which was launched in France earlier this year, is already available in Brazil and Spain, although it is expected to expand to more than 35 countries. For now, Germany, Italy, the Philippines, and other Latin American countries will also enjoy […]
Language barriers remain one of the main problems we face when navigating the Internet. One of the most important forums on the web, Reddit, wants to address the issue using artificial intelligence.
Soon, Reddit users who want to will be able to click on any post and translate it to their language instantly. This feature, which was launched in France earlier this year, is already available in Brazil and Spain, and is expected to expand to more than 35 countries. For now, Germany, Italy, the Philippines, and other Latin American countries will also enjoy this new feature in the coming weeks, according to Engadget.
This new feature will also allow users to post in their own language while the platform translates to the subforum’s set language. Unlike other platforms, the feature runs automatically and can be accessed from the app or from the browser.
The controversial agreement between OpenAI and Reddit
Reddit has faced several controversies in recent times. One of them, specifically, has also been related to artificial intelligence. The platform signed an agreement with OpenAI that allowed Reddit content to be displayed in ChatGPT and similar products.
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"de-DE": "Künstler aus Berufung und Technikliebhaber. Seit ich denken kann, habe ich gerne an allen möglichen Gadgets herumgebastelt.",
"en-US": "Artist by vocation and technology lover. I have liked to tinker with all kinds of gadgets for as long as I can remember.",
"es-ES": "Artista de vocación y amante de la tecnología. Me ha gustado cacharrear con todo tipo de gadgets desde que tengo uso de razón.",
"fr-FR": "Artiste de vocation et amateur de technologie. J'aime bricoler avec toutes sortes de gadgets depuis que j'ai l'usage de la raison.",
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