Language has always been more than a tool for communication. For asylum seekers, it determines access to safety, rights, healthcare, and the ability to participate in society. As real‑time speech translation systems mature, the question is no longer whether we can use AI to bridge language gaps in asylum processes — but whether we are ready to shoulder the obligations that come with it. In the last two years, public institutions, municipalities, and NGOs have increasingly tu

Every morning, founders wake up to a new avalanche of AI headlines. Models get “smarter,” parameters get “bigger,” and suddenly every product from calendars to kitchen toasters claims to be “AI‑powered.” It’s exciting — but also exhausting. If you’re building an AI‑driven product, especially something as sensitive as real-time speech or translation tech, the news cycle can blur into static. Here’s the mindset I’ve learned to keep the deluge under control. 1. Track breakthro