What live speech translation gets wrong
A fluent caption can still be wrong. Watch for details that would change what you do next, especially times, quantities, names and who agreed to do something.
Try a simple repair sequenceLook at both the audio and the sentence
If people speak at the same time, the original text can lose part of a sentence. A name may become a familiar word, and “fifteen” and “fifty” can be easy to confuse. Compare the original caption when you can.
Some languages omit the subject when it is understood from context. If the translation unexpectedly changes “I” to “you,” ask the speaker to name the person explicitly.
Check tone by asking
A polite refusal can read like uncertainty. If the next step matters, ask a simple follow-up and give the other person time to clarify what they meant.
A live caption is useful for keeping an everyday conversation moving. For important commitments, verify the details directly. Use a qualified interpreter when the setting calls for one.