DeepL launches improved AI for higher-quality language translations across 33 languages
DeepL has launched an improved AI for language translation that uses proprietary data for better translations across 33 languages. The latest model draws upon seven years of proprietary data for improved translations and higher-quality text output. For example, an LLM trained on only religious texts would have trouble translating business documents. Since LLMs are known to hallucinate wrong answers, human training was also used to improve AI accuracy.
Internal testing by language experts of the latest model finds its performance to be 1.4 to 1.7 times better than the prior model when translating Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and German to and from English. DeepL also performs better when similarly tested against ChatGPT-4, Google Translate, and Microsoft Translator, but the company has not revealed how ‘better’ was determined.
DeepL has also added Traditional Chinese, which was used across Chinese-speaking countries until the Communists took over mainland China and then began simplifying the characters in the 1950s. Today, Simplified Chinese is officially used and taught in mainland China, and it is used alongside Traditional Chinese in Macau, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This addition is critical to the tech industry because top chip makers making CPUs and GPUs for Apple and Nvidia like TSMC are located in Taiwan, which officially uses Traditional Chinese.
The free version of DeepL does not have data privacy for entered text, but the Pro Advanced and Pro Ultimate plans do through proprietary data centers, GDPR compliance, and more. Subscriptions offer unlimited translations, formal and informal tones of voice, and computer-assisted translation application integration in addition to free custom word glossaries and dictionaries, rephrasing of words or phrases, and translation of PDF, PowerPoint, and Word documents.
Readers who don’t need the improved performance of DeepL when translating office documents can use the translation feature built into Microsoft Office 365 (available here on Amazon). Readers who want better translations can visit DeepL to use its latest AI translator in web browsers and on mobile phones, computers, and tablets today.
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PRESS RELEASE—DeepL expands language offering with Traditional Chinese
Enterprises and individuals worldwide can now breakdown communication barriers with 33 million users of Traditional Chinese
COLOGNE, GERMANY—July 24, 2024—DeepL has announced today the addition of Traditional Chinese to its platform. The addition of Traditional Chinese brings DeepL’s total number of languages to 33, further expanding access to AI-powered, accurate translation specifically tailored for businesses and enterprises alike. Traditional Chinese is the primary form of written communication for over 33 million people worldwide, representing a major milestone for DeepL in supercharging communication globally.
Traditional Chinese plays a significant business role on a global scale—serving as the primary form of written communication in key business markets such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. “We understand the importance of these regions in global trade," says Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder, DeepL. "The addition of Traditional Chinese not only enables companies in these regions to expand globally, but also provides ample opportunities for companies looking to enter some of Asia’s most impactful markets."
DeepL has been at the forefront of AI-based communication technology, and is used by over 100,000 businesses, governments, and organizations worldwide in industries ranging from legal, retail, and healthcare to technology and manufacturing. DeepL stands out from other AI systems with translation and writing solutions that are specifically tuned for language—increasing accuracy and reliability in global communications, while providing unparalleled security measures. DeepL’s suite of Language AI tools have been proven to drive significant cost savings and efficiencies for enterprises everywhere.
A 2024 Forrester study revealed that implementing DeepL delivered a 345% return on investment for global companies, reducing translation time by 90% while driving a 50% reduction in workload—underscoring the platform’s potential for businesses seeking to grow revenue and enter new markets faster and at scale.
To find out how DeepL can power up your company’s multilingual communication, visit www.deepl.com.
About DeepL
DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 100,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals in 228 global markets trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human-like translation and better writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL’s AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets, and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 900 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
PRESS RELEASE—DeepL launches next generation LLM that outperforms GPT-4, Google, and Microsoft for translation quality
New Language AI solution brings translation excellence to the next level for enterprises
COLOGNE, GERMANY—July 17, 2024—DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the launch of its next-generation language model, powered by a highly-specialized LLM technology built specifically for translation and editing. The latest update represents a breakthrough advancement in DeepL’s Language AI platform for businesses and sets a new industry standard for translation quality and performance.
The new solution combines three capabilities unmatched in this field:
A specialized LLM: the DeepL solution leverages an LLM uniquely tuned for language, resulting in more human-like translations and writing for a variety of use cases with a reduced risk of hallucinations and misinformation
Proprietary data: unlike general purpose models that simply train on the public internet, the DeepL model leverages over seven years of proprietary data specifically tuned for content creation and translation
Human model tutoring: with a focus on quality, the DeepL model leverages thousands of hand-picked language experts specifically trained to “tutor” the model to best-in-class translation
The latest results of this new solution significantly raise the bar for AI translation quality, with blind tests showing the DeepL translation is preferred by language experts 1.3x more often than Google Translate, 1.7x more often than ChatGPT-4, and 2.3x more often than Microsoft.
“This is only the beginning of DeepL’s superior LLM-powered Language AI solutions for businesses,” said Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder, DeepL. “We are a research-driven company to our core and are investing heavily in pushing the boundaries of translation and writing quality, efficiency, and adaptability. Our goal is to empower our customers worldwide with the industry-leading technology they need to thrive and scale globally without a language barrier standing in the way."
“Bringing our new LLM to market is a significant milestone for our research team, however, the real proof lies in the tangible impact we can bring to our customers. When testing the new model against competitors and our classic model, professional translators noted that Google requires 2x more edits and ChatGPT requires 3x more edits to get to the same quality. For businesses who translate a large volume of documents, this truly impacts their efficiency and productivity, meaning team members can focus on tasks with high-business value,” says Stefan Mesken, VP Research.
Since its inception in 2017, DeepL has become the go-to Language AI provider for businesses around the world, offering cutting-edge translation and writing solutions that are a critical investment for international business growth, addressing communication challenges across various domains, including internal operations and customer support. Unlike general-purpose AI systems, DeepL’s cutting-edge translation and writing solutions rely on specialized AI models specifically tuned for language, resulting in more precise translations for a variety of use cases and a reduced risk of hallucinations and misinformation. In business translation and writing, accuracy is paramount, making specialized AI models the most reliable and preferred solution for language challenges.
The introduction of DeepL’s new, next-gen model represents a significant enhancement to DeepL's already industry-leading translation services. Blind tests conducted with leading linguists found a remarkable 1.7x improvement with the new LLM, against the old model, for combinations involving English to Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Additionally, there was a 1.4x improvement for the combination of English and German. These significant accuracy increases will save business users valuable time on manual editing, enabling them to communicate more efficiently across teams and markets.
Translations powered by the next-gen model are now available for DeepL Pro customers for translations in English, Japanese, German, and Simplified Chinese, with additional languages coming soon. The new LLM can be activated within the web translator by selecting “next-gen model,” giving users further control over the translation experience. DeepL Pro users are also protected by enterprise-grade security and compliance standards (ISO 27001 certification, GDPR/SOC 2 type 2 compliance), and no Pro translations are ever used to train its models.
This newly-released model is the latest offering from DeepL amid one of its most transformative years yet. Earlier this month, the company launched DeepL for Enterprise, a language technology tailored to address the evolving needs of businesses seeking to integrate AI solutions. DeepL's rapid growth and demand worldwide are also reflected by its rapidly-expanding customer network, which now includes over 100,000+ business, governments, and other organizations worldwide, including 50% of the Fortune 500. The company also announced that it had raised $300M of new investment at a $2B valuation in May 2024, led by renowned late-stage investment firm Index Ventures.
About DeepL
DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 100,000 businesses, governments, and other organizations and millions of individuals in 63 global markets trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human-like translation and better writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL’s AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets, and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 900 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.
