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Kagi Translate now supports LinkedIn Speak as an output language (translate.kagi.com)

1469 points by smitec · 121 days ago · 345 comments on HN

Article summary

Kagi Translate is a service that can translate text into various styles, including LinkedIn Speak. The service is currently offline for free users, but paying users can use it normally. The article does not provide much information about the service, but the comments section reveals its capabilities. Users can input text and translate it into different styles, such as LinkedIn Speak, pirate speak, or even the style of a particular person.

Main themes

  • Language translation
  • Kagi Translate service
  • Text style conversion
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Language models

What commenters say

  • The Kagi Translate service can translate text into various styles, including LinkedIn Speak, but its output may not always be reliable or accurate.
  • Some users find the service entertaining and useful for generating humorous or creative text, while others are concerned about its potential misuse or lack of filtering.
  • The service appears to use a large language model that can pick up on cues from the input text and URL parameters to generate output in a specific style.
  • The ability to translate text into different styles, including those that may be considered offensive or inappropriate, raises questions about the need for filtering and moderation in language translation services.
  • Some users have successfully used the service to generate text in the style of specific individuals, such as politicians or celebrities, which could have potential applications in fields like satire or social commentary.
  • The service's ability to translate text into various styles could be useful for tasks like generating content or assisting with language learning, but its limitations and potential biases need to be considered.