AI Audio Translation Previews in Microsoft Edge

Language barriers used to determine what training, knowledge, and global insights your team could access. If a video wasn’t in your language, you were stuck waiting—hoping for subtitles or a translated version that might never come.

That limitation may soon disappear.

Microsoft is testing a powerful new AI audio translation feature in the Edge browser that can translate a video’s spoken audio in real time.
Not text. Not captions.
The actual audio, swapped with a translated version almost instantly.

For businesses that want to learn faster, collaborate wider, and operate globally, this is a glimpse into the future.

What this new AI translation can do

Right now, the feature supports a handful of languages—English, Spanish, and Korean—but even this early preview shows what’s possible.

Here’s how it works:

• Turn the feature on in Edge’s settings
• A small translation bar appears on supported sites (YouTube is a big one)
• When you play a video in another language, Edge automatically generates a new translated audio track
• The original audio is muted, and you hear the translated version almost instantly

It feels like watching a video that was recorded in your own language from the start.

There are still limits—but the potential is massive

Because this is still a preview, there are a few caveats:

• You’ll need a capable device—at least 12 GB of RAM and a modern processor
• Accuracy isn’t perfect yet
• You may hear occasional artifacts or imperfect phrasing

But even with these quirks, the progress is remarkable.

Imagine what this could unlock:

• Training videos from partners overseas—instantly usable
• Industry insights in foreign languages—accessible the moment they’re posted
• Global collaboration without waiting on professional translation
• Faster learning and knowledge sharing across multilingual teams

Real-time translation isn’t just a convenience. It’s a competitive advantage. It enables your team to think bigger, move faster, and tap into content and expertise from anywhere in the world.

And this is just one of many AI-powered tools Microsoft is building to help businesses work smarter.

If you’d like to explore more ways AI can boost your team’s productivity, TectronIQ is here to guide you.

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