Translation and Language Industry Observations
Translation and Language Industry Observations
Many people learned today about the existence of Chinese AI company DeepSeek. News of DeepSeek’s advancements, particularly its cost-efficient and highly capable AI models, has fueled fears that China is closing the gap with American AI technology. This development has had an immediate impact on U.S. tech markets, with stocks of major AI and semiconductor …
by David Grunwald Abstract: As the world of translation evolves, 2025 has firmly cemented AI as its defining force. With industry players racing to adapt, the question arises: Is there a place for conventional workflows in this tech-driven era? Introduction: AI in Translation In the world of translation and localization, the hot buzz word in …
The AI revolution which started in 2022 has spawned a multitude of new translation websites and mobile apps which offer free machine translation. Are these new sites and apps going to threaten the hegemony shared by the well-known systems like Google, Bing and DeepL? Do these new sites offer features that were previously unavailable? This …
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine translation (MT), training models to accurately process and interpret data requires diverse and high-quality datasets. One company that excels in this area is Flitto, a Korean firm with over a decade of expertise in live text collection. Using devices such as iPhones and iPads, they deliver …
Scammers are still out there posing as GTS staff, offering lucrative job offers to innocent freelance translators. And it now appears that the scammers are using AI to craft well-written letters to abet them in their nefarious schemes. This is true not only for fake job offers, but also for scammers who pose as professional …
By Denys Krasnikov By 2025, AI-driven translation is projected to dominate the $56 billion localization industry, redefining how businesses communicate globally. AI-Driven Localization: A New Era The landscape of live translation services and content localization is set for a dramatic shift next year, driven by the rapid advancement of AI technology. AI solutions have started …
A paraphrasing tool is software designed to rephrase or rewrite text while preserving its original meaning. These tools are commonly used to create unique versions of existing content, making the text sound different while retaining the same ideas. They’re often used by writers, students, and professionals to avoid plagiarism, generate fresh content, or reframe ideas …
AI has become a revolutionary force in the entire world. And this has not passed over the world of translation. The leading AI application, ChatGPT, has translation features that you would not have dreamed of 2 years ago. The functions we are about to explore can help anyone: this includes professional translators, project managers and …
by David Grunwald Machine Translation, referred to as MT, has been around for over 50 years. Once considered a laughing stock that produced hilariously stupid translations, MT has advanced over the years and is now being used copiously. Industry veterans such as myself have been monitoring this progress through a progression of abbreviations: RBMT, SMT, …
by David Grunwald Probably none of us will have a job. If you want to do a job that’s kinda like a hobby, you can do a job. But otherwise, AI and the robots will provide any goods and services that you want. (Elon Musk) In my opinion, this time Elon Musk is wrong. And …
When distributing video content globally, choosing the right localization technique—captioning, dubbing, or lip syncing—is crucial for engaging international audiences. Each method has its unique advantages and can dramatically affect how your content is received. Captioning offers a cost-effective way to provide accessible translations, while dubbing replaces the original audio with voice-overs in another language, enhancing …
by David Grunwald We recently received the following inquiry from a client in Los Angeles, CA. I have an urgent project we need done ASAP. It is a 6 episode TV show in Spanish that we need to consolidate into a synopsis. The scripts are in Spanish, we don’t need the translation done, just for someone …
by David Grunwald ChatGPT can be used to review and proofread translations by feeding the source and target into the tool. In the past, I have written some blog posts on using Google Translate to review translations using back translation. Here is one of these posts. The concept of back translation is hardly new. A …
