Microsoft Teams is introducing a new update that will allow some users to access live, translated transcripts of their calls in different languages. This feature will be available for Microsoft Teams Premium subscribers, offering the ability to view a live transcript in their preferred language during a meeting. The translated transcript can be shown alongside the original transcript for reference.
The specific languages supported by the translation feature were not mentioned in the announcement, but previous Microsoft Teams translation tools have supported a wide range of languages, including German and Swahili.
The feature will be available on mobile and desktop platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. The rollout for this update is scheduled for September 2023.
Microsoft Teams Premium, launched in February 2023, aims to provide users with an enhanced and more personalized experience by incorporating various AI-powered plugins and features. The premium version includes the use of GPT-3.5, an AI language model developed by OpenAI, for automating certain tasks related to meetings, such as intelligent recaps.
As for pricing, Microsoft is currently offering Microsoft Teams Premium at a discounted rate of $7 per user per month, down from the standard price of $10 per user.
Microsoft Teams previously introduced live translated captions in September 2022 as part of its efforts to improve usability on the platform. The feature was made possible through Microsoft Cognitive Service Speech Translation Capabilities, which leverages the power of the company’s Azure cloud platform to deliver real-time and efficient translation services.
