ESTsoft said on the 26th that it has begun broadcasting overseas, through global advertising-supported free streaming TV (FAST) channels, K-content localized with artificial intelligence (AI) dubbing.
ESTsoft is offering content with AI dubbing through LG Channels in the United States, Canada, and other markets. The overseas distribution was carried out as part of the "K-FAST expansion support project" promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Information and Communications Promotion Association.
Recently, ESTsoft produced 30 episodes of EBS "Korean Journey," as well as esports content such as "The Finals," "Counter-Strike Online," and "SUDDEN ATTACK," with AI dubbing and introduced them in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and other countries. The content is being broadcast through the "TRAVEL ON" and "GAME ON" channels, and a "FOOD ON" channel centered on food content is scheduled to be added within this month.
In January next year, a romantic comedy drama channel, "Series K," will launch on Samsung TV Plus to offer K-dramas and entertainment content. In the K-FAST project, ESTsoft formed a consortium with content production companies, advertising-based streaming service companies, and AI technology companies, and was responsible for broadcasting about 200 hours of content. LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics participated as partners.
ESTsoft said the project verified AI dubbing quality in an actual broadcast environment and secured references aimed at the global market. The company is carrying out content localization using its AI dubbing solution, PERC.AI.