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- YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature automatically translates videos into different languages.
- Creators can review and remove dubbed audio in the Language section of YouTube Studio.
- AI-generated dubbed audio has caused mixed reactions among viewers in terms of loss of function and quality.
YouTube has introduced a groundbreaking new feature that automatically dubs video audio into different languages. In the past, YouTube has made it possible to break the language barrier through subtitle features, making many videos accessible to viewers around the world.
As YouTube evolves, the platform continues to introduce features that improve the experience for both viewers and content creators. A major update it made introduced streaming features to compete with Twitch, eventually making YouTube a viable platform for many streamers to thrive. At the same time, the platform is constantly upgrading its accessibility features, especially benefiting foreign language creators.
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Recently, YouTube announced in a blog post that it is launching a dubbing feature that automatically translates videos into different languages with the help of Google DeepMind and Google Translate. For example, if the video is in English, it can be dubbed into Portuguese and Japanese; And if the video is in a foreign language, English will be the available option. According to YouTube, it will be available to millions of channels in the YouTube Partner Program.
How to use YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature
Content creators can find their dubbed videos through the Languages section of YouTube Studio, where they can have the option to approve and remove dubbed audio from their uploaded content. Those who aren't sure if they have this feature can find it under Advanced Settings, where they can set whether or not they can review dubs before publishing. YouTube's auto-dubbing feature is still new and won't always be accurate, so some translations may not be correct or the dubbed voice may not accurately represent the original speaker.
- Creators can check the language section of YouTube Studio while uploading videos.
- Auto dubbing feature can be found in advanced settings.
Online reaction to YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature has been a mixed bag. Many expressed that it was a useful tool for watching foreign language videos, especially Japanese and Korean content, without relying on subtitles. However, others were skeptical of the use of AI to create dubbing audio, with some claiming that the technology would take away jobs from humans. AI has become a highly controversial topic in various industries as it is being used to develop content that many find unreliable and lacking in quality. YouTube has seen its fair share of AI-generated content, with fake movie trailers, fan-made music videos using different artists' voices, and more.
Conversely, YouTube's auto-dubbing feature could really be a game changer for content creators to reach a wider audience, especially once the platform refines language technology. Of course, creators can go the MrBeast route and hire voice actors to manually dub videos for international audiences.
