Introducing interpretation in Microsoft Teams using Azure AI Speech

Key insights

• Microsoft Teams is enhancing multilingual communication by integrating Azure AI Speech capabilities.


• The new “Interpreter” feature offers real-time speech-to-speech translation with voice simulation, making interactions more personal.


• This feature initially supports nine languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.


• Availability for Microsoft 365 subscribers is expected in early 2025.


• The development builds on previous features like live translation for captions introduced in 2022.


• By leveraging Azure AI Speech services, Microsoft aims to foster inclusive communication across diverse languages and cultures.

Keywords

Microsoft Teams, Real-Time Translation, Azure AI Speech, Language Translation, Microsoft AI Features, Teams Language Support, Azure Speech Services, AI-Powered Communication