Translation, Localization, Language Technology Industry News
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Your source for day-to-day coverage of news, analysis, and research for the global translation, localization, and language technology industry. The language industry’s definitive monthly AI briefing includes top AI stories, a quote of the month, a spotlight on the most interesting language AI startups, and notable AI developments. Readers engage with topics such as the Humane AI Pin, Reddit’s investment in machine translation, the language services job market, and the potential impact of GPT-4o on language learning.
Boston USA Physicians Test ChatGPT and Google Translate
Boston USA physicians conducted tests using ChatGPT and Google Translate on discharge instructions in three languages, with mixed results when compared to professional human translation.
AI Technology in the Language Industry
In 2024, a Slator survey uncovered the growing popularity of multilingual AI text generation services among language service providers. The survey also investigated the adoption of Language Localization Management (LLM) by language service providers and explored how LSPs are evolving in the AI era.
Insights from SlatorCon London 2024
Industry leaders from companies such as Meta and DeepL gathered at SlatorCon London 2024 to discuss the speed of language AI adoption and deployment and the evolving landscape of the market.
Developments in AI and Translation Quality
A recent event saw Canada’s Translation Bureau CEO proposing the use of AI to address long delays in official translations. As the industry navigates automated translation evaluation, questions arise regarding the necessity of a final human quality check and the evolving standards for translation output evaluation.
Industry Trends and Business Strategies
An analysis of the Slator LSPI 2024 data unveiled trends and surprises across business lines, highlighting growth areas and considerations for language service providers in implementing AI technologies and expanding service offerings.
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