What is AI Captioning

AI captioning, also known as live translation, is the process of taking audio and simultaneously converting it into text in real-time. The advantage of live AI captioning is it can be used to enhance the user experience for meetings, conferences, training, and a wide range of other event types.

AI captioning is best when offered as an addition to audio so the attendee has the option of selecting audio only, live captions only, or both. This provides the most flexibility for meeting participants and helps maximize attendee learning and engagement.

An example of AI captioning is shown below in English, Spanish, and Japanese.

English, Spanish, and Japanese Translation

Wordly AI Captioning

Wordly translation software provides real-time translation into dozens of languages through a SaaS based AI-powered platform which eliminates the need for human interpreters. Wordly provides an enhanced version of live AI captioning enabling attendees to read along in the language of their choice. The output is a high-quality translation available in both audio and text format. AI captioning comes standard with Wordly - there is no additional charge.

Presenters speak in their preferred language and participants can follow along using their computer, tablet, or smartphone; in-person or remote.

Wordly AI captioning works with a wide range of conference platforms and video conferencing tools to provide Zoom interpretation and Teams translation.

Wordly can also add captions and translated subtitles to videos and on-demand content.

For a full list of interpretation and translation features, including audio transcription, refer to the table below:

	Wordly	Human Interpreters
Fast, Easy, Affordable	✔	X
On-Demand, 24/7	✔	X
Audio + Captions	✔	X
Translated Transcripts	✔	X
Glossary Boost, Block, Replace	✔	X
Modern Technology	AI-Powered, SaaS	None
Set-up Time	Minutes	Hours
Planning Logistics	Minimal	Extensive
Special Equipment	None	Headset + Sound Booth for Interpreters
Quality	High, Consistent	High, Variable
Pricing	Dozens of Languages For 1 Low Price	Pay By The Language
Pricing Example* 4 languages for 10 hours @ $150/hour	$1,500 (Save 75%)	$6,000 (4 translators)

*For comparison only - not actual pricing.

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What is AI Captioning?
Live AI captioning is used in a wide range of settings, including TV broadcasts, live events, webinars, and court proceedings. It is also used in educational settings to make classroom lectures and presentations more accessible to students with hearing difficulties.

Live captioning has many benefits, including improved accessibility, improved comprehension, enhanced user experience, and improved engagement. It is an important tool for breaking down barriers to access and making audio content more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

AI technology makes the process easier and much more affordable than relying on humans to manage the captioning process. AI can also process dozens of languages at once vs hiring one translator per language.