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IBM Strives For 'Superhuman' Speech Tech

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the fansubbing-in-jeopardy dept.

robyn217 writes "IBM unveiled new speech recognition technology today that can comprehend the nuances of spoken English, translate it on the fly, and even create on-the-fly subtitles for foreign-language television programs. One of the projects perpetually monitors Arabic television stations, dynamically transcribing and translating any words spoken into English subtitles. Videos can then be viewed via a web browser, with all transcriptions indexed and searchable."

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  1. Words to learn for .. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    ..arabic TV

    Death, America, To.

  2. Superhuman speech? by Council · · Score: -1, Troll

    IBM Strives For 'Superhuman' Speech Tech

    The project was originally conceived to translate, into flawless English, the slurred speach of Christopher Reeve.

    . . . *rim shot*

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    xkcd.com - a webcomic of mathematics, love, and language.
  3. Brokebutt Mountain by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    LOL Cowboys with poop on their schlongs.

    They sure loved their canned beans. I'd hate to be the pitcher in that relationship: SLURP! SLURP! SLURP! FFFFFFFFTTTTTT! SPLAT! Ewwwwwww...

    But seriously, is that how the idea for the rodeo came about? Some cowboy was packing another cowboy's fudge, packer whispers into packee's ear that packee's son is watching them from behind the bushes, then holds on for dear life?