ModernMT
by Translated
ModernMT is an adaptive machine translation platform developed by Translated. It uses document context and learns from translation memories and human corrections to tailor output for enterprises and language-service workflows.
Why Abandoned
ModernMT's official website and documentation remain available, and Translated continues to offer the service and publish API documentation. No verified shutdown or separate acquisition was found.
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🩺 Health Signals
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📅 Timeline
ModernMT launched publicly
The ModernMT consortium announced public availability of its context-aware machine translation technology after development under the European Union's Horizon 2020 program.
ModernMT received investment from Translated
Translated announced a €2 million investment in ModernMT and described the technology as moving from a research project toward broader commercial use.
ModernMT won WMT efficiency task
ModernMT reported placing first in the WMT 2021 Efficiency Shared Task, which evaluated machine translation systems on quality and computational efficiency.
Translated launched ModernMT 4.0
Translated introduced ModernMT 4.0, adding broader document-level context and improved adaptation intended for enterprise localization workflows.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is ModernMT?
ModernMT is an adaptive neural machine translation platform from Translated. It uses document context, translation memories, and reviewer corrections to customize translations for particular organizations and subject areas.
How does ModernMT adaptive machine translation work?
ModernMT retrieves relevant examples from supplied translation memories and uses surrounding document context to influence its output. Corrections can be fed back into the system so later translations better reflect preferred terminology and style.
Does ModernMT offer a translation API?
Yes. ModernMT provides an API for integrating machine translation into software, localization platforms, and automated content workflows. Availability, language support, limits, and pricing should be checked in its current official documentation.
Who owns and develops ModernMT?
ModernMT is developed and commercialized by Translated, the language-technology company founded by Marco Trombetti and Isabelle Andrieu. The technology originated in an EU Horizon 2020 research project.
What are the best ModernMT alternatives?
Common alternatives include DeepL Translator, Google Translate, SYSTRAN Translate, and Naver Papago. The best choice depends on supported languages, API requirements, privacy controls, terminology customization, and document-level translation quality.