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 ability of people to fully participate in society, they do merit a good deal of … [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 continue to increase in the coming years. This trend is being driven by a variety of … [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 seems to trigger a lot of these same responses. Among some who use T&I … [Read more...]