Nora Young on Spotify's voice translation feature for podcasts; Cathi Bond on giraffenap, for napping at work.

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AI Translation for Podcasts, and Nap like a Giraffe

NOV 2, 20239 MIN
The Sniffer

AI Translation for Podcasts, and Nap like a Giraffe

NOV 2, 20239 MIN

Description

Hello! This time on the podcast, Nora Young talks about Spotify's project to offer AI-based voice simulation for podcast translation. So, you can listen to your pod-of-choice in a different language, but in a simulated version of the podcaster's own voice. First languages to be available are Spanish, French, and German.Cathi Bond brings you 'giraffenap', a body-sized box that lets people take a 20 minute nap while standing, sorta. Your feet, shins, buttocks, arms, and head are supported. The goal is for a quick nap, sleeping lightly, rather than a full-on snooze fest. It comes in 2 different models, and you can check out the deets here.