KUDO Launches Groundbreaking AI Assist for Interpreters

KUDO, the world's leader in multilingual meetings solutions powered by professional interpreters and AI, announced the release of AI Assist; a first-of-its-kind feature offering real-time speech transcription to interpreters directly within the KUDO interpreter console. This innovative capability is available immediately at no additional cost to all users of the KUDO multilingual platform. AI Assist represents a major leap forward in interpreter support technology, delivering live captions of the speaker's language to help interpreters maintain precision, confidence, and cognitive endurance during even the most complex meetings. "This isn't just another feature; it's a breakthrough in how we support the incredible professionals who carry the weight of multilingual communication on their shoulders," said Fardad Zabetian, CEO of KUDO. "With AI Assist, we're combining the best of speech technology and interpreter-first design to redefine what's possible in real-time language access."

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Real-Time Intelligence in the Booth

KUDO's AI Assist provides interpreters with live, fast, and highly accurate transcriptions of what's being said in the original language, right as it happens. This powerful in-booth companion helps interpreters:

• Confirm numbers, acronyms, and specialized terminology with confidence
• Quickly recover missed words or unclear moments
• Reduce cognitive load in high-intensity interpreting environments

Designed specifically for the simultaneous interpretation workflow, KUDO's transcription engine offers:

• Ultra-low latency, with no distracting flickering or post-processing corrections
• Exceptionally low Word Error Rate (WER); setting a new market benchmark
• A clean, flexible interface that works seamlessly within the interpreter console or on a separate device like a tablet

While many interpreters have turned to third-party ASR tools for support, those solutions introduce additional complexity, fragmentation, and data privacy concerns. KUDO's AI Assist is fully integrated, secure, and designed with interpreters in mind. "KUDO AI Assist is built to truly complement the interpreter's cognitive process, not replace it," said Claudio Fantinuoli, CTO at KUDO. "This is an innovative real-time tool designed specifically for interpreters that matches their pace, supports their workflow, and respects the complexity of their task. It's not just smart; it's interpreter-smart." Proven Benefits, Backed by Research AI Assist is not just innovative; it's validated by research that confirms the value of real-time transcription in simultaneous interpretation:

• Defrancq & Fantinuoli (2020) demonstrated that ASR tools improve interpreter recall and accuracy, particularly in number-heavy content
• Li & Chmiel (2024) found that live subtitles significantly reduce interpreter cognitive load while increasing accuracy and fluency

What's Next: AI-Powered Enhancements on the Horizon This release marks a key milestone in KUDO's mission to support interpreters with the best tools possible, and it's only the beginning. Upcoming enhancements will include the ability to highlight a portion of the transcript and instantly translate it into the target language, giving interpreters real-time assistance with unfamiliar terms and sudden topic shifts SOURCE: PRWeb