When Alberto Ferreras was in kindergarten in Caracas, his class was rehearsing Jingle Bells for the annual Christmas show. Sister Mary, the music teacher, came over to him. She bent down and said, “Honey, don’t sing. Just move your lips, but DON’T SING!” “I was five years old, she was a nun, and it … [Read More...]
Recent blog posts
The chain of responsibility
AI in the world of interpretation By Dr. Holly Silvestri Not all algorithmic decision-making systems require the same level of scrutiny. However, where these systems are making decisions about people, resources that concern people and their access to those resources, or issues that affect the … [Read More...]
Taking stock and looking forward
We are well into 2024, which makes this a good time to take stock of what we learned about our changing world last year and what challenges we may face in the months and years ahead. The interpreting profession in the U.S. is experiencing strong growth, with demand for interpreters expected to … [Read More...]
From written to spoken: the challenges and possibilities of AI interpretation
The image that accompanies this article was created by artificial intelligence (AI) in response to the prompt “communication, spoken language.” It is unsettling, confusing, curious, and maybe even a little scary. Any mention of AI within the professional translation and interpretation community … [Read More...]
To Connections and Happy Hours
I have a confession to make. When I got sick last year and couldn’t attend ATA63, I was not a happy camper. The annual ATA conference is a high point in the year, an important chance to connect with peers who are also friends, make business connections, and meet new friends. And when the division … [Read More...]
Interpreter Connections
-The Blog Team There were six of us in the Zoom breakout room: all of us interpreters, all members of the ATA’s Interpreter Division, and all logged in to spend some time with colleagues in the division’s Interpreter Connections. One interpreter in that breakout room had recently moved to the U.S. … [Read More...]