DGT podcast: Languages and Technology

Hosted by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) of the European Commission, the DGT Podcast: Languages & Technology explores different facets of languages, translation and language technology. DGT is one of the world's largest public translation services, providing translation and editing services to the European Commission, and AI-based multilingual solutions to EU institutions and external users, including public sector bodies, universities, small businesses. It also promotes multilingualism and supports language professionals across Europe. Through conversations with experts, practitioners and researchers, this podcast covers key topics such as language learning, translation, multilingual communication and language technologies, including AI and natural language processing. Languages are...

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Episodes (10)

Jun 24th Inside the European Commission’s multilingual AI work
May 27th Young translators creating magic: navigating formality and nuance
Apr 22nd Apprendre les langues autrement

DGT podcast: Languages and Technology

Jun 24, 2026
33½ minutes
46 MB

Multilingualism is a democratic right and a core part of the EU’s identity. Christos Ellinides, Director-General for Translation, talks about what this means in the era of AI – and what we do to safeguard EU language diversity. Why is DG Translation a good place to develop AI tools? What is the role for linguists in all this? And are we really building an LLM of our own? Hear the answers to these questions and many more. If this whets your appetite, find out more on our website Multilingualism, translation and language-based AI services </

DGT podcast: Languages and Technology

Inside the European Commission’s multilingual AI work

DGT podcast: Languages and Technology

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