A. Call Translator

2023: Product Announcement

On December 14, 2023, South Korean cellular operator SK Telecom announced the launch of the A. Call Translator service, which provides real-time translation of telephone conversations into different languages. The system is based on artificial intelligence algorithms.

To use the service, you need to download and install the accompanying mobile application. During operation, the system first converts the caller's voice into text, sends it to the server for translation, and then returns the translated text for conversion back into speech. AI algorithms help improve the efficiency and accuracy of this process. SK Telecom expects the service to be useful to foreigners living in Korea, as well as tourists and travelers.

SK Telecom announced the launch of the A. Call Translator service, which provides real-time translation of telephone conversations into different languages.

To activate the translation service, just click on the corresponding button at the bottom of the dialing panel on the smartphone. At the time of the announcement of A. Call Translator, four languages ​ ​ are supported: Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. When the user makes a call using this service, the subscriber at the other end of the line will be informed that the speech is automatically translated by the AI system.

As of mid-December 2023, the launch of A. Call Translator is possible only on smartphones. Apple iPhone At the same time, the second subscriber can use the set of any manufacturer and he does not need to have an installed application for translating conversations. In the future, it is planned to add support for additional languages ​ ​ and devices under control. Android SK Telecom notes that over time, the functionality of A. Call Translator will expand, which will turn the tool into a personalized AI assistant for owners. smartphones^[1]

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