AI interpretation
AI interpreting has rapidly become a popular complement to traditional human interpreting services. AI-powered interpreting enables real-time speech translation in multilingual situations and can, where appropriate, also support communication in interactions with public authorities. On this page, you will find comprehensive information about AI interpreting, its benefits, limitations, and practical applications.
AI interpreting is a built-in feature of the Youpret app. Contact us to learn more or schedule a live demo.
AI interpreting in the Youpret app
- Available within the same Youpret app and currently supports interpreting in more than 90 languages.
- Developed in Finland with a strong focus on privacy and data security.
- Designed to complement other interpreting services in situations where no decisions related to a person's health, legal rights, or legal protection are being made.
- A limited version of Youpret's AI interpreting service is available free of charge to all users – simply sign in to the Youpret app and give it a try!
How does Youpret's AI Interpreting Work?
Youpret fine-tunes and directs AI to meet the specific demands of community and public service interpreting, ensuring the best possible experience for our customers. By combining our proprietary technology with a secure operating environment, Youpret’s AI interpreting delivers highly accurate, privacy-conscious, and natural multilingual communication in everyday interactions.
Youpret’s AI interpreting solution can be enhanced with industry-specific translation memories to improve consistency and terminology accuracy. Integration capabilities are also available, including solutions for data storage, information management, and other organizational requirements.
AI interpreting can also be used in public sector and government-related interpreting situations when applied thoughtfully and appropriately. Youpret is currently running AI interpreter trials with different organizations. For example, the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland (Varha) is evaluating the use of Youpret's AI interpreting solution within its operations. We believe that AI interpreting and human interpreting complement one another rather than compete. That is why the Youpret app always allows users to connect with a human interpreter at the touch of a button whenever needed.
Contact us if you are interested in launching an AI interpreting trial within your organization!
Fequently asked questions for AI interpreting
AI interpreting is a modern solution for real-time speech translation between languages without the need for a human interpreter. The technology has evolved rapidly in recent years and relies on several advanced systems working together seamlessly in a matter of milliseconds.
AI interpreting is a process that combines three key technologies: speech recognition, machine translation, and speech synthesis. Together, these technologies enable real-time communication across languages.
It is important to recognize when an AI interpreter is sufficient and when the presence of a human interpreter is essential. AI interpreting and human interpreting should not be viewed as competing alternatives, but as complementary solutions that can be used side by side, including in interactions with public authorities.
When using AI interpreting, it is advisable to ensure that a human interpreter can be reached whenever necessary with the click of a button.
AI interpreter
Human interpreter
Use for low-risk situations that require a quick response, such as simple interactions, notifications, guidance, or initial assessments.
Use a human interpreter in situations involving decisions related to health, legal matters, or safety, such as healthcare settings, culturally or emotionally sensitive contexts, or legally binding situations.
Response time: AI interpreter is always available
Response time: Human interpreter is available in seconds through instant interpretation.
Cannot fully understand cultural nuances or emotions.
Ability to understand cultural and emotional nuances.
Data security: Youpret's AI interpreting service is fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has also been carried out to evaluate and mitigate privacy risks. As a default practice, all conversation data is permanently deleted at the end of each interpreting session.
Data security: All Youpret interpreters follow the Code of Professional Ethics of the Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters, including strict confidentiality requirements.
Environmental impact: The full environmental impact of generative AI is still being studied. However, current estimates indicate that using generative AI typically requires more electricity and water than a standard Google search.
Environmental impact: minimal, as the interpreter can be reached remotely by phone.
AI interpreting conducted through the Youpret app is secure and privacy-conscious. The service complies with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has been carried out to assess and mitigate privacy risks.
All data entered into the application is stored securely within the EU/EEA and is not used to train AI models without the customer's explicit consent.
The predictability and fairness of personal data processing have been taken into account by clearly informing users about the use of an AI-powered interpreting application and by ensuring that conversation content is not stored. During processing, data is anonymized and deleted in accordance with the applicable data processing agreement.
AI interpreting is included as a standard feature in the Youpret app. It can be used free of charge on a limited basis, or more extensively through an affordable monthly subscription. Organizations with more advanced requirements can take advantage of the Premium version, which offers enhanced features and customization options tailored to their specific needs.
AI interpreting is a standard feature of the Youpret app. You can access it by downloading the free Youpret app from the App Store or Google Play. You can try the AI interpreter free of charge for up to 5 minutes per day. If you would like to explore AI interpreting more extensively, please contact our sales team at sales@youpret.com.
- Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR): The AI listens to spoken language and converts it into text.
- Neural Machine Translation (NMT): The language model translates the text into the target language while taking the context of the sentence into account.
- Text-to-Speech (TTS): The AI reads the translated text aloud using a natural-sounding voice.