Advancing Media Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
Thanksgiving is one of the most widely recognized celebrations of gratitude in the United States, bringing families and communities together to reflect on blessings, share meals, and celebrate togetherness. But the spirit of Thanksgiving — giving thanks, honoring harvests, and sharing stories — is not unique to the U.S. Around the world, many cultures have…
Every November, the United States observes National Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. It’s a moment to listen, learn, and reflect on the rich diversity of Indigenous communities whose languages, traditions, and stories continue to shape our collective heritage. But…
Amara sponsors the Best Language Video category for the ICTV Video Awards! In honor of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, 2025, Amara.org proudly recognizes the power of Indigenous voices and stories. We were honored to sponsor the Best Language Video category at the ICTV (Indigenous Community Television) Video Awards,…
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In recent years, artificial intelligence has dramatically transformed how we create, distribute, and consume audiovisual content across languages. Thanks to advances in automatic speech recognition (ASR), machine translation (MT), and synthetic dubbing, videos can now be subtitled or dubbed into dozens of languages at lightning speed and low cost. This revolution is opening doors for…
Languages are more than just a means of communication; they are vessels of cultural heritage, identity, and knowledge. Yet, nearly 40% of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages are endangered, with many at risk of disappearing within a few generations. Preserving and revitalizing endangered and minority languages is a global challenge that requires collective action. Here…
In a groundbreaking initiative to promote linguistic diversity and cultural preservation, Amara.org is excited to announce a collaboration with Indigenous Community Television Australia (ICTV). Using Amara’s innovative Editor Integration solution, our award-winning subtitle editor is embedded in ICTV Play, an online community for sharing and accessing media made by and for Indigenous people in remote…
Languages are not merely tools for communication, they are vessels of culture, history and identity. But in a world that is becoming more globalized, many of them risk extinction. For the loss of a language is deep — both for those who speak it and for the collective global community. In this post, we’ll explore the far-reaching…
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