California: Meta has introduced a new feature for Facebook and Instagram Reels, enabling users to translate, dub, and synchronize lips with videos in different languages, even if the original video is in another language.
Leveraging AI, Meta now allows users to translate and dub Reels into languages like English, Hindi, Portuguese, and Spanish. For example, if you’re watching a cooking video from Brazil, you can have it translated and dubbed into your language, or you can translate a song into your preferred language. Meta’s AI will also replicate the creator’s voice and lip movements, making the experience more natural.
This feature is currently available on both Instagram and Facebook, but on Instagram, it’s limited to public accounts. For Facebook users, a minimum of 1,000 followers is required to access it.
According to Meta, the goal of this feature is to make short-form videos more accessible and engaging for global audiences, breaking down language barriers. While the AI-generated translations will be clearly labeled, users will have the option to turn off this feature or choose the video’s original language.
This move is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to eliminate language barriers. Previously, features like automatic captions, subtitle stories, and global hashtags were introduced. However, this is the first time Meta’s AI technology has been used for syncing voices and lip movements in videos.
