Translation and Language Industry Observations
Translation and Language Industry Observations
Over the past two years, a growing number of language service providers (LSPs) have introduced workflows built around AI translation followed by “expert review.” The idea is straightforward: a machine translation system produces the first draft and a human linguist reviews the output, correcting errors until the text reads like a publishable translation. In theory, …
Why Millions of Documents Require Certified Translation for USCIS Every Year Every year, millions of immigration applications are filed with U.S. immigration authorities, creating substantial demand for certified translation services. According to statistics from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency receives roughly 9–10 million immigration benefit applications annually, including petitions for family …
Hazmat Training Translation: Protecting Your Workforce and Ensuring DOT Compliance Hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation is one of the most tightly regulated areas of industrial operations. For U.S. manufacturers, chemical distributors, and logistics providers, compliance is governed primarily by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171–180). Additional oversight …
What Makes Austrian German Different from Germany German? The written German used in Austria and the written German used in Germany are mostly identical, with a few differences that stem from cultural and historical reasons. While both countries share a common standardized written language, regional vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar usage, and cultural conventions create meaningful distinctions. …
How to Improve AI Translation Quality AI translation tools such as Google Translate use software to translate text between languages. While machine translation is not perfect, it can produce strong results when used correctly. One of the most important factors affecting translation quality is the quality of the source text. Clear, well-structured writing leads to …
by David Grunwald Shithole Countries In 2018, US President Donald Trump famously referred to Haiti, El Salvador and some African countries as shithole countries. His statement rasied the ire of those countries, as well as some US and other world citizens, as being racist. Since then, the President in his second term has doubled down …
How AI and Research Tools Are Changing Specialized Translation — Without Replacing Translators In a recent translation project for a food manufacturer, we saw an interesting, and very real, industry tension at play. The project involved translating a structured database of ready-meal product names and culinary labeling descriptions into four languages, including Hungarian. One translator …
What CFOs and Finance Teams Need to Know — and Why Google Translate Fails on Financial Tables Financial report translation is one of the highest-risk areas in professional translation. Annual reports, pension fund disclosures, investment statements, and regulatory filings are not marketing documents. They are legal, accounting, and compliance instruments. For CFOs, finance directors, compliance …
Anyone who works with professional translators or has checked social media posts written by them can detect fear and uncertainty. Demand for professional translators and translation services have declined. AI has pushed out many of them and some have left or are considering leaving the industry and finding other work. But that sentiment is overblown: …
The Truth About Translation RFPs: Most Aren’t Worth Your Time As an online translation service company that ranks highly in search, GTS receives a considerable number of RFPs (Requests for Proposal). This is despite the fact that we offer an instant online price quote tool for translation services, and an additional calculator that provides translation …
by David Grunwald The AI revolution is shaking up the translation industry. New machine translation engines and AI tools are improving at lightning speed, and everyone — from freelancers to large LSPs — is feeling the impact. Many translators are worried about their livelihoods, while smaller agencies are facing clients who expect instant, low-cost AI …
Law firms in the United States frequently face the challenge of reviewing and presenting evidence that originates in China. Contracts, technical records, and court exhibits written in Chinese must often be translated into English for discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. These translations must not only be accurate but also compliant with strict confidentiality and …
In the heart of the American Midwest and across parts of California, thousands of patients speak Hmong as their first language. For many, navigating medical and dental systems in English can be overwhelming. Language is not only a means of communication — it is the foundation of trust, informed consent, and equitable care. Yet many …