Wordly is the pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions for meetings and events. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Wordly has delivered more than 1 billion minutes of live translation and captions to over 8 million users in 120+ countries and saved customers more than $200 million since 2019. This page collects Wordly press releases, company milestones, and independent media coverage. For product updates, see What’s New at Wordly. For press inquiries, email christina.carey@wordly.ai.
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Selected coverage of Wordly from leading business, government, and event industry publications.
October 23, 2024
Imagine watching an Off-Broadway show in any language you choose. Thanks to Wordly and AI technology, that’s now possible at the Theatre Center’s Perfect Crime play, where audiences can experience live translations in over 60 languages.
October 23, 2024
Imagine watching an Off-Broadway show in any language you choose. Thanks to Wordly and AI technology, that’s now possible at the Theatre Center’s Perfect Crime play, where audiences can experience live translations in over 60 languages.
October 22, 2024
With the addition in 2024 of the "Wordly" AI-powered translation App, the nearly 200 IACP presentations and meetings were available to all attendees in over 60 languages (spoken and written).
October 22, 2024
With the addition in 2024 of the "Wordly" AI-powered translation App, the nearly 200 IACP presentations and meetings were available to all attendees in over 60 languages (spoken and written).
September 30, 2024
This murder-mystery just became 60 times more accessible.
September 30, 2024
This murder-mystery just became 60 times more accessible.
September 16, 2024
Majority Leader John Rubbo and Yonkers City Clerk Vincent Spano are proud to announce the adoption of real-time translation services for all City Council meetings.
September 16, 2024
Majority Leader John Rubbo and Yonkers City Clerk Vincent Spano are proud to announce the adoption of real-time translation services for all City Council meetings.
August 30, 2024
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Wordly to bring Live AI translation to the theater industry, starting with our production of PERFECT CRIME.
August 30, 2024
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Wordly to bring Live AI translation to the theater industry, starting with our production of PERFECT CRIME.
August 22, 2024
"Here’s a good example of why AI may make it easier for us: I also knew that a program called Wordly—an AI program—was recording every word. And at the end of the conference, all I had to do was go into the app and get a summary and get a download. So, anything I missed, I know I really didn’t miss. How cool is that?"
August 22, 2024
"Here’s a good example of why AI may make it easier for us: I also knew that a program called Wordly—an AI program—was recording every word. And at the end of the conference, all I had to do was go into the app and get a summary and get a download. So, anything I missed, I know I really didn’t miss. How cool is that?"
August 22, 2024
AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.
August 22, 2024
AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators.
August 8, 2024
The city of Concord is piloting new software called Wordly to make City Council meetings more accessible to the non-English speaking community.
August 8, 2024
The city of Concord is piloting new software called Wordly to make City Council meetings more accessible to the non-English speaking community.
July 23, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events.
July 23, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events.
July 19, 2024
New research reveals 62% of businesses have used live AI translation to increase inclusivity and engagement – and 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human solutions
July 19, 2024
New research reveals 62% of businesses have used live AI translation to increase inclusivity and engagement – and 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human solutions
July 9, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, today released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events.
July 9, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, today released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events.
June 27, 2024
New research reveals 62% of businesses have used live AI translation to increase inclusivity and engagement - and 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human solutions.
June 27, 2024
New research reveals 62% of businesses have used live AI translation to increase inclusivity and engagement - and 96% report AI delivers higher ROI than human solutions.
June 12, 2024
Community groups say San Francisco needs to improve language access at City Hall.
June 12, 2024
Community groups say San Francisco needs to improve language access at City Hall.
June 5, 2024
Further enhancing accessibility and fostering the county’s value of inclusivity, Napa County will be launching the artificial intelligence (AI) language translation platform Wordly at the June 10 budget meeting.
June 5, 2024
Further enhancing accessibility and fostering the county’s value of inclusivity, Napa County will be launching the artificial intelligence (AI) language translation platform Wordly at the June 10 budget meeting.
May 22, 2024
The City of Milpitas marked a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity and accessibility with the introduction of Wordly, a cutting-edge real-time translation tool at the May 21 City Council meeting.
May 21, 2024
The city of San Jose has adopted an AI-powered translation tool to improve accessibility at City Council meetings for people who primarily speak a language other than English.
May 21, 2024
The city of San Jose has adopted an AI-powered translation tool to improve accessibility at City Council meetings for people who primarily speak a language other than English.
May 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking development, Wordly, a leading provider of AI-driven translation services, has reached an astonishing milestone: 3 million users.
May 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking development, Wordly, a leading provider of AI-driven translation services, has reached an astonishing milestone: 3 million users.
May 14, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, announced surpassing several major user milestones as demand for high quality / affordable language services continues to rise exponentially.
May 14, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, announced surpassing several major user milestones as demand for high quality / affordable language services continues to rise exponentially.
May 3, 2024
San Jose is expanding its language translation options in public meetings by using artificial intelligence. The city launched its partnership with Wordly, an AI-based service that offers live translation in 50 languages.
May 3, 2024
San Jose is expanding its language translation options in public meetings by using artificial intelligence. The city launched its partnership with Wordly, an AI-based service that offers live translation in 50 languages.
May 2, 2024
The San Jose City Clerk’s Office has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform which uses real-time AI transcription capabilities, providing immediate translation and captions to mobile phones, computers, and video displays.
May 2, 2024
The San Jose City Clerk’s Office has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform which uses real-time AI transcription capabilities, providing immediate translation and captions to mobile phones, computers, and video displays.
April 29, 2024
The San José City Clerk’s Office soft-launched the Wordly artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform at the April 16, 2024, Council Meeting.
April 29, 2024
The San José City Clerk’s Office soft-launched the Wordly artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform at the April 16, 2024, Council Meeting.
April 29, 2024
The San José City Clerk’s Office soft-launched the Wordly artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform at the April 16, 2024 Council Meeting, using real-time AI transcription capabilities, providing immediate translation and captions to mobile phones, computers, and video displays.
April 29, 2024
The San José City Clerk’s Office soft-launched the Wordly artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform at the April 16, 2024 Council Meeting, using real-time AI transcription capabilities, providing immediate translation and captions to mobile phones, computers, and video displays.
April 12, 2024
To enhance inclusivity, productivity, and engagement, the City of Patterson has introduced "Wordly," a technology interpretation solution.
April 12, 2024
To enhance inclusivity, productivity, and engagement, the City of Patterson has introduced "Wordly," a technology interpretation solution.
April 2, 2024
Sunnyvale is piloting an artificial intelligence-based translation service for public meetings through Wordly.
April 2, 2024
Sunnyvale is piloting an artificial intelligence-based translation service for public meetings through Wordly.
March 18, 2024
Overview - AI solutions are fast and easy to set up. You connect the sound mixer directly to a laptop which logs into the AI cloud based solution which provides high quality audio input to the translation software. Each attendee then selects their own language and uses their phone or computer as their personal translator.
March 18, 2024
Overview - AI solutions are fast and easy to set up. You connect the sound mixer directly to a laptop which logs into the AI cloud based solution which provides high quality audio input to the translation software. Each attendee then selects their own language and uses their phone or computer as their personal translator.
March 6, 2024
Make church services more accessible to a diverse audience with high-quality audio transcription and translation services.
March 6, 2024
Make church services more accessible to a diverse audience with high-quality audio transcription and translation services.
March 5, 2024
Wordly offers a cost-effective AI solution for real-time translation and captioning at live events — whether in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
March 5, 2024
Wordly offers a cost-effective AI solution for real-time translation and captioning at live events — whether in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
March 1, 2024
Wordly, another standout, elevates participant experience through real-time AI translation to speech or text in multiple languages. (see page 15)
March 1, 2024
Wordly, another standout, elevates participant experience through real-time AI translation to speech or text in multiple languages. (see page 15)
February 29, 2024
Summary of the top options for making community meetings more inclusive and accessible - includes recommendations for selecting live AI translation and captioning solutions.
February 29, 2024
Summary of the top options for making community meetings more inclusive and accessible - includes recommendations for selecting live AI translation and captioning solutions.
February 2, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been an invaluable asset in multiple sectors of business, education, entertainment, and many more, which revolutionizes the ways we execute tasks. It's not surprising that church ministry functions can also greatly benefit from such advancements.
February 2, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been an invaluable asset in multiple sectors of business, education, entertainment, and many more, which revolutionizes the ways we execute tasks. It's not surprising that church ministry functions can also greatly benefit from such advancements.
January 29, 2024
AI-powered translation tools and chatbots are just some of the offerings available to state and local governments looking to connect with residents and increase civic participation.
January 29, 2024
AI-powered translation tools and chatbots are just some of the offerings available to state and local governments looking to connect with residents and increase civic participation.
December 7, 2023
These translator tools and services promise to revolutionize the way translation works, making it faster and cheaper while preserving language integrity.
December 7, 2023
These translator tools and services promise to revolutionize the way translation works, making it faster and cheaper while preserving language integrity.
November 28, 2023
The Company’s Partner ecosystem spans 1,500+ independent software vendors and third-party planners around the world, helping to facilitate critical industry relationships and drive business growth
November 28, 2023
The Company’s Partner ecosystem spans 1,500+ independent software vendors and third-party planners around the world, helping to facilitate critical industry relationships and drive business growth
November 14, 2023
Weighing in on the significance of recent advancements in language technology, Lakshman Rathnam, CEO of Wordly, a provider of live AI translation, remarks, “We are at a pivotal moment in the language technology domain where the chatter about the advancements in AI seem to be overwhelming.
November 14, 2023
Weighing in on the significance of recent advancements in language technology, Lakshman Rathnam, CEO of Wordly, a provider of live AI translation, remarks, “We are at a pivotal moment in the language technology domain where the chatter about the advancements in AI seem to be overwhelming.
October 19, 2023
The City of Plainfield proudly announces a groundbreaking initiative to enhance communication and inclusivity at city council meetings. In collaboration with Wordly, a leading Artificial Intelligence-driven language services company, Plainfield is the first city in New Jersey to implement real-time AI translation at its council meetings.
October 19, 2023
The City of Plainfield proudly announces a groundbreaking initiative to enhance communication and inclusivity at city council meetings. In collaboration with Wordly, a leading Artificial Intelligence-driven language services company, Plainfield is the first city in New Jersey to implement real-time AI translation at its council meetings.
October 11, 2023
Tuesday Night the City Council also exhibited a new artificial intelligence translation service called Wordly.
October 11, 2023
Tuesday Night the City Council also exhibited a new artificial intelligence translation service called Wordly.
October 5, 2023
AI-powered event technology is here to stay, but planners must embrace it to leverage all its inclusivity and productivity-boosting potential.
October 5, 2023
AI-powered event technology is here to stay, but planners must embrace it to leverage all its inclusivity and productivity-boosting potential.
October 4, 2023
Wordly Trusted AI Translation enables organizations to leverage the benefits of AI while meeting their enterprise security and compliance requirements. The announcement reinforces the company’s mission to make live translation and captions available to everyone.
October 4, 2023
Wordly Trusted AI Translation enables organizations to leverage the benefits of AI while meeting their enterprise security and compliance requirements. The announcement reinforces the company’s mission to make live translation and captions available to everyone.
October 4, 2023
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI Translation and captions, announced the launch of Trusted AI Translation, the easiest, most affordable, and most secure way to make meetings and events more language inclusive and accessible.
October 4, 2023
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI Translation and captions, announced the launch of Trusted AI Translation, the easiest, most affordable, and most secure way to make meetings and events more language inclusive and accessible.
September 20, 2023
MISAC Platinum Strategic Partner Wordly is teaming up with the City of Modesto on an informative webinar covering best practices for using AI translation and captioning at community meetings.
September 20, 2023
MISAC Platinum Strategic Partner Wordly is teaming up with the City of Modesto on an informative webinar covering best practices for using AI translation and captioning at community meetings.
September 19, 2023
A valuable AI translation tool is not just one that translates each word correctly. It needs to be fast, cost-effective, and adaptable to the growing needs of the audience. Here is a summary of the top 8 AI translation tools, including Wordly.
September 19, 2023
A valuable AI translation tool is not just one that translates each word correctly. It needs to be fast, cost-effective, and adaptable to the growing needs of the audience. Here is a summary of the top 8 AI translation tools, including Wordly.
September 1, 2023
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September 1, 2023
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August 25, 2023
Discover the Latest Market Trends and Insights on AI Translation Software Market 2023 - Key Players Include Wordly, Google, Microsoft, DeepL
August 25, 2023
Summarizes how cities are using Wordly AI translation and captions to make city council meetings more inclusive and accessible.
August 25, 2023
Summarizes how cities are using Wordly AI translation and captions to make city council meetings more inclusive and accessible.
August 16, 2023
The other interpretation company with product-upgrade news is Wordly. Its product is now capable of streaming captions in more than one language onto video screens as well as attendees’ mobile devices.
August 16, 2023
The other interpretation company with product-upgrade news is Wordly. Its product is now capable of streaming captions in more than one language onto video screens as well as attendees’ mobile devices.
June 30, 2023
Wordly, the leading provider of AI translation for meetings and events, announced winning the 2023 RemoteTech Breakthrough Virtual Events Innovation of the Year award. The award coincides with passing several major company milestones, including exceeding 2 million users of live translation – making it the first AI-powered translation solution designed for meetings and events to reach this milestone.
June 30, 2023
Wordly, the leading provider of AI translation for meetings and events, announced winning the 2023 RemoteTech Breakthrough Virtual Events Innovation of the Year award. The award coincides with passing several major company milestones, including exceeding 2 million users of live translation – making it the first AI-powered translation solution designed for meetings and events to reach this milestone.
June 29, 2023
Wordly Wins 2023 RemoteTech Breakthrough Virtual Events Innovation of the Year Award and Passes 2 Million AI Translation User Milestone
June 29, 2023
Wordly Wins 2023 RemoteTech Breakthrough Virtual Events Innovation of the Year Award and Passes 2 Million AI Translation User Milestone
May 24, 2023
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society and co-hosts have decided to use an artificial intelligence (AI) technology called Wordly to provide translation services.
May 24, 2023
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society and co-hosts have decided to use an artificial intelligence (AI) technology called Wordly to provide translation services.
May 8, 2023
The hottest buzzword in event tech is AI. Most event tech companies are now actively using AI and are keen to showcase its benefits.
May 8, 2023
The hottest buzzword in event tech is AI. Most event tech companies are now actively using AI and are keen to showcase its benefits.
April 24, 2023
Summarizes how the City of Millbrae is using Wordly AI translation and captions to make city council meetings more inclusive and accessible.
April 24, 2023
Summarizes how the City of Millbrae is using Wordly AI translation and captions to make city council meetings more inclusive and accessible.
Wordly is the pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events. Attendees get translated audio, captions, and subtitles in dozens of languages on their own devices or on room displays, and organizers get transcripts and AI summaries after each session.
Wordly was founded in 2017, launched publicly in 2019, and is headquartered in Los Altos, California.
Lakshman Rathnam is Wordly’s founder and CEO. The leadership team includes Jim Firby, CTO; Kirk Hendrickson, COO; and Dave Deasy, CMO.
More than 6,000 organizations and 8 million users in over 120 countries use Wordly, across corporate, nonprofit, education, government, and faith-based organizations. Wordly has delivered more than 1 billion minutes of live translation and captions.
Wordly ranked No. 521 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, climbing 1,186 places from the year before, and No. 52 among the fastest-growing U.S. software companies.
In fall 2026, Wordly launched Sponsor Logos, which lets event organizers sell sponsor placement inside the live translation and caption experience, and Silent Theater, which lets attendees in breakout rooms and expo spaces listen on their own phones and headphones instead of rented headsets. Wordly also launched Caption Bridge for government broadcasts and introduced Audience Engagement, which adds reactions, highlights, and notes to the live caption stream and gives organizers a dashboard of sentiment and top moments.
Email the Wordly press team at christina.carey@wordly.ai. Company facts are on the Wordly Fact Sheet and company logos are in the Wordly Brand Guide.
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