The ability to convert speech into another language has become increasingly prevalent. For example, a person speaking English can have their words rendered in Spanish for a Spanish-speaking listener in near real-time.
This technology offers substantial advantages in communication across linguistic boundaries. It facilitates international collaboration, expands accessibility to information, and reduces barriers in various sectors such as business, travel, and education. The historical context involves significant advancements in both speech recognition and machine translation, culminating in the current capability.