Modesto, CA adopts Wordly for real-time translation during city council meetings
Modesto, CA Wordly Real-Time City Council Translation
Wordly is AI-powered software integrated into Zoom for live captioning and audio translation. Listeners can select from 25 languages including Spanish, Japanese, and Vietnamese. City officials conducted three months of testing before Wordly was made available for council meetings. The technology enables virtual attendance and provides an audio translation option for in-person attendees. Modesto pursued this project to support broader participation in public meetings.
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Modesto offers real-time interpretation for city council meetings | abc10.com
The city of Modesto announced Tuesday the official launch of its new language access service, Wordly, now available to residents for City Council meetings.
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