Otter AI now supports over 30 languages and mixed-language meetings
Otter.ai is upgrading its meeting assistant by adding support for 27 new languages, bringing the total to 31. The tool can now automatically detect language changes in real time, making it much easier for global teams to chat and collaborate without messing with manual settings.
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Background
Otter.ai is pushing hard into the global market to help international teams tackle communication hurdles.
Details
The platform is adding 27 new languages, with 13 available immediately—including Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and German—and 14 more on the way. These models are trained on public datasets and checked by native speakers. Furthermore, Otter can now seamlessly transcribe conversations even when speakers switch languages on the fly during a single meeting.
Impact
This update helps Otter expand beyond basic transcription into broader workplace tools like Work Mode and Live Assist, keeping the company competitive in the AI assistant space after raising $320 million from General Catalyst.
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