Why Machines Don't Speak Spanish Well (and Why They Should)

Every day people talk more naturally about artificial intelligence (AI). We are getting used to this label - with a meaning for many still surrounded by an enigmatic halo - penetrating our routine more frequently. Without being barely conscious, we smile to unlock the mobile phone without knowing that after that second in front of the camera, thousands of pixels converted into data feed deep learning algorithms at high speed. These are today capable of automating facial recognition in percentages greater than 98% accuracy. The hatching has been stellar.