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SlatorPod

Slator
Machine Translation
Localization
Generative AI
AI Translation
Translation
Artificial Intelligence
AI Dubbing
RWS
Language Access
Deepl
AI In Healthcare
Nvidia
African Languages
Jaide Health
European Union
Youtube
Slatorcon
Google Translate
Language Technology
Language Diversity In Africa

SlatorPod is the weekly language industry podcast where we discuss the most important news and trends in translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. Brought to you by Slator.com.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes299Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Florian and Esther return with a packed roundup of key stories in language solutions and AI. They cover AI voice controversies, strategic acquisitions, financial results, and the growing importance of sovereign AI.

The duo starts with a German voice... more

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Gabriel Fairman, CEO of language technology platform (LTP) wxrks, joins SlatorPod to discuss advances in AI translation quality, the changing role of human expertise, and how LTPs must adapt to an increasingly AI-driven industry.

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Gato Plugins Founder Leonardo Losoviz joins SlatorPod to discuss how advances in AI translation are making multilingual websites more accessible, more affordable, and easier to manage.

Leonardo explains how his background in software development and... more

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Artem Grigorev, CTO of AI data company Toloka, joins SlatorPod to discuss the growing importance of human expertise in AI development, the shift toward smaller specialized models, and the challenges of evaluating AI performance.

Grigorev explains th... more

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Fairman
CEO of language technology platform wxrks
wxrks
Episode: #298 wxrks CEO on Pricing, Quality, AI Localization, and Expert Judgement
Leonardo Losoviz
Software developer and founder of Gato Plugins
Gato Plugins
Episode: #297 AI Translation for Wordpress with Gato Plugins Founder Leonardo Losoviz
Artem Grigorev
CTO of Toloka, an AI data company
Toloka
Episode: #296 Toloka CTO on AI Training Data’s Next Frontier
Adam Bittlingmayer
CEO and co-founder of ModelFront
ModelFront
Episode: #295 Why ModelFront Is Launching a Free, AI-Native TMS
Peadar Coyle
CTO and co-founder of AudioStack
AudioStack
Episode: #294 Voice AI for Brands and Media with AudioStack CTO Peadar Coyle
Dmitrii Sandzhiev
Co-founder of NCSpeech, SpeechAI startup
NCSpeech
Episode: #292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Iurii Agafonov
Co-founder of NCSpeech, data scientist
NCSpeech
Episode: #292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Artur Nowakowski
CTO and co-founder of Laniqo, Language Technology Platform
Laniqo
Episode: #290 Laniqo CTO Artur Nowakowski on Building Secure, Adaptive AI Translation
Sharath Narayana
CEO and co-founder of Sanas
Sanas
Episode: #285 Real-Time Speech AI and Accent Translation with Sanas CEO Sharath Narayana

Hosts

Esther
Co-host with deep background in language industry coverage and research
Florian
Co-host and interview guide, focused on ecosystem and market analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • SlatorPod

    Great podcast on all things translation and localization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mili.eth
    Switzerland6 years ago
  • Great coverage about language industry innovation

    Florian and Esther are excellent conversation partners and truly know their field. They are curious and engage their guests in a natural, fun and fact finding way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weirdo blub
    United States6 years ago
  • Informational and Fun!

    Florian and Esther do a great job of sharing and analyzing the latest localization industry news and interviewing a variety of loc industry leaders. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Born to Sell
    United States6 years ago

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Informative and fun, with a clear eye on market trends and practical implications.
Hosts are curious and ask thoughtful questions that lead to actionable takeaways.
Great coverage of the language industry with insightful guests.

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#241
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#298 wxrks CEO on Pricing, Quality, AI Localization, and Expert Judgement
Q: Is this something that you think is going to be here to stay? Do you have to be plug-in-able by MCP into these big frontier lab things, or is it more of a fad?
Fairman considers the idea of replacing software with agentic workflows overhyped, while seeing MCP as useful for cross-referencing data across systems. He expects software interfaces to remain important for people managing complex workflows.
#298 wxrks CEO on Pricing, Quality, AI Localization, and Expert Judgement
Q: From a language perspective, what's your take on the idea that translation is essentially solved?
Fairman says AI translation has improved substantially, especially when context, translation memories, glossaries, and models are coordinated. He emphasizes that quality varies by language and subject matter and still requires careful human configuration, testing, and oversight.
#297 AI Translation for Wordpress with Gato Plugins Founder Leonardo Losoviz
Q: How do you solve the problem of edits not informing future translations, so the same niche-specific terms are not mistranslated again?
Losoviz said the plugin uses context and translation memory, but users should review important content. To prevent repeated errors, they can edit the prompt with specific instructions, effectively using it as a glossary.
#297 AI Translation for Wordpress with Gato Plugins Founder Leonardo Losoviz
Q: Why did you decide to develop an AI translations plugin for Polylang and WordPress?
Losoviz said his software development experience, interest in languages, and long time living in Asia led him to spot an opportunity to make website translation easier. His earlier translation tool used machine translation, and the arrival of AI made translation quality and accessibility much better.
#296 Toloka CTO on AI Training Data’s Next Frontier
Q: What are some of the top challenges in high-quality multilingual AI systems?
He says organizations need to evaluate models across the languages their audiences use, rather than relying mainly on English-language benchmarks.

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This show centers on the language-technology landscape, with frequent dives into translation and localization markets, AI-enabled workflows, data for AI, and platform strategies. Episodes often cover market dynamics, M&A activity, funding rounds, and practical implications for buyers, suppliers, and enterprises adopting language tech. A notable strength is its ability to connect industry news to actionable insights for buyers and investors, along with thoughtful interviews with founders, CEOs, and researchers shaping the space. The format blends market analysis, company case studies, and expert perspectives, making it a strong resource for staying ahead of how AI and localization intersect with global business.

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2. Leonardo Losoviz
3. Artem Grigorev
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5. Peadar Coyle
6. Dmitrii Sandzhiev
7. Iurii Agafonov
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