In 2023, Doctranslate.io, a translation platform using artificial intelligence (AI) technology by a Vietnamese AI PhD, was officially launched when the world was still in turmoil over the emergence of super-intelligent models such as ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google). Doctranslate.io was developed by Thinkprompt LLC, founded by Dr. Tran Vu Anh.
Compete with leading AI models
Dr. Tran Vu Anh completed his PhD in AI in Japan and has held the position of CTO at AI startups such as Logivan and Waves8.
Talking to reporters of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, Dr. Tran Vu Anh said that the birth of Doctranslate.io came from the fact that he had to regularly use Google translation software or ChatGPT application to communicate with colleagues in many countries, read contracts... However, after a period of use, he realized that these tools still had some limitations such as text formatting errors, inability to translate documents 20-30 pages long, limitations in in-depth language processing capabilities... Turning these limitations into ideas, he and his colleagues created a superior translation product to solve the problems users encountered.
"Doctranslate.io was initially designed to be a personal translation solution, but after a period of development, I found that domestic businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, really needed this tool because they could not hire interpreters at high costs, so the user base was no longer limited," said Dr. Vu Anh.
To date, Doctranslate.io has supported more than 85 languages with many document formats such as Word, PDF, PowerPoint, images, videos and audio; meeting the needs in the fields ofeducation , healthcare, marketing, import and export... In particular, the bilingual translation feature helps users understand the exact information in each context, such as terms in contracts, email negotiations...
After just over 1 year on the market, Doctranslate.io was selected for the globally renowned startup program Google for Startups Accelerator 2024. The platform was also in the top 5 potential startups at the National Innovation and Startup Festival (TECHFEST 2024) and entered the final round of Startup Wheel. The product was evaluated to have achieved about 20% more outstanding efficiency in English - Vietnamese translation compared to ChatGPT and Google Translate, especially in understanding Vietnamese deeply.
Dr. Tran Vu Anh, founder of Thinkprompt LLC - the company that develops AI translation tool Doctranslate.io (Photo provided by the character)
Doctranslate.io is in the top 5 potential startups at the National Innovation and Startup Festival (TECHFEST 2024)
Ambition to reach new heights
Sharing about the upcoming direction, Dr. Tran Vu Anh said that he will develop more features for translating audio and video , recognizing speech in noisy environments, automatically correcting pronunciation errors, exporting audio files and professional subtitles. In particular, Doctranslate.io will also provide live translation to ensure smooth communication and presentations in meetings and conferences.
Not only in the domestic market, the Doctranslate.io platform is penetrating international markets such as the US and Europe to reach more international users. The ambition of the Vietnamese AI PhD is that when mentioning translation software, users will immediately think of Doctranslate.io, just like when needing to design, they will think of Canva or ChatGPT applications.
Dr. Tran Vu Anh believes that to successfully start a business in the technology field, especially AI, not only do you need a good idea but you also need a strong team of collaborators and a clear strategic vision. After many years of working with technology startups, the biggest lesson he has learned is the decisive role of the team - including the founder, technical manager, business manager, product commercialization... "Difficulties are inevitable in the journey of technology startups when this field is constantly changing and becoming more advanced by the hour. Therefore, AI startups need to clearly define what they are doing, whether they are capable enough and whether they can adapt to the volatile market or not" - Dr. Vu Anh noted.
According to Dr. Vu Anh, in Vietnam, the AI market still has a lot of untapped potential. Apart from some big names such as FPT, Zalo or Momo that have applied AI to their products, most other businesses are still at the experimental stage. To make a mark, there needs to be a large enough investment from both the state and the private sector - not only financially but also in terms of mechanisms to encourage innovation, in addition to persistently developing long-term products.
Continuous improvement
Dr. Tran Vu Anh cited valuable lessons from international platforms such as ChatGPT or Midjourney that it takes many years of development and continuous adjustment based on user feedback before being successful and generating revenue. Learning that vital lesson from the technology "giants", the Doctranslate.io platform has listened and adjusted its products based on daily user reviews. According to Dr. Vu Anh, this approach is simple but effective in gaining market acceptance. "Technology development should not be massive but should aim for real and sustainable value. Only when the product solves a specific user problem, will businesses have the opportunity to break through and leave a lasting mark" - Dr. Vu Anh concluded.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/cong-cu-dich-thuat-viet-canh-tranh-voi-chatgpt-196250408210430593.htm
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