Translation and Language Industry Observations
Translation and Language Industry Observations
Everybody loves a long weekend. It gives you time to spend with family and friends. It also gives you a day off from work. But is there any substance to this federal holiday? Or is it just a scam perpetrated by the government? What is the difference between May Day and Labor Day? In Europe, …
Expert German to English Financial Document Translations Translating financial documents from German to English requires precision, understanding of both languages’ financial terminologies, and familiarity with the financial systems of both countries. Here’s an overview of some challenges and considerations: Financial Terminology: Financial terms might not have direct translations. For example, Freistellungsauftrag is a German term …
Machine translation (MT) has made considerable progress in recent years. And it is poised to improve even further in the future, aided by tailwinds from the world of AI technology. But are you better off using machine translation over human translation services? Advantages of MT over Human Translation The obvious reason for your wanting to …
by David Grunwald I am writing this post as I am visiting Las Vegas, AKA sin city, on vacation. This is not my first time in the city and it seems to grow bigger with each visit. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s website, over 650,000 people live in Las Vegas, making it one of …
by Luke Smith The international language services market was valued at $60.68 billion in 2022 and is predicted to jump all the way to $96.21 billion by 2032. Tech advances and increased interconnectedness across all industries are clearly calling for more professional translators across the board. In response to this demand, translator training programs are …
Organizations and business enterprises operating from multiple locations across the globe often require professional translation services to communicate and interact accurately with international clients, manage large and complex workloads, avoid legal issues, etc. One of the other critical benefits of hiring a translation service company is its precise knowledge of technical terms and offers a …
by Luke Smith In today’s increasingly diverse society, the rich tapestry of languages is undeniably a valuable part of a thriving culture. Nevertheless, this linguistic diversity can also present challenges, particularly in the realm of healthcare. When individuals face language barriers while seeking medical assistance and advice, communication breakdowns can occur, impeding the delivery of …
by David Grunwald I tuned in yesterday to the online TAUS webinar entitled: ChatGPT and the Takeaways for the Translation Industry. Here are my impressions: About the Webinar In this webinar on the ChatGPT and the Takeaways for the Translation Industry, Arul Menezes (Microsoft), Christian Federmann (Microsoft), Wayne Bourland (Dell), Georg Kirchner (Dell), John Tinsley …
This is part 5 of a series of posts, the content of which will be used to train our new Chatbot which is currently in development. These posts contain real questions which were asked by GTS clients in the past year, and responses to these queries. Training a custom chatbot involves a few key steps. …
This is part 4 in our series of posts that will be used to train our AI-powered chatbot. Good afternoon, I am looking specifically for Food Label translation. Under the quote, select industry, I am not finding that description yet your website identifies that you also offer translation services for food labels. Please advise, Please …
This is part 3 in our series of posts that will be used to train our AI-powered chatbot. Everyone knows what an FAQ is. Frequently Asked Questions. FAQs will become a relic of the past as AI-powered chatbots will become the norm. We hope to make this a part of the GTS website soon. Having …
This is part 2 of a series of posts that will be used to train our AI-powered chatbot. The questions featured in these posts are quoted verbatim from real customer queries that were received over the last year. We have found that many of the queries are repetitive and we believe that AI is a …
Many people seem to be afraid of AI. The most extreme scenarios detail a world where AI-powered robots will launch a military attack against humans and engage in genocide. Other much less scary scenarios envision massive reduction of jobs, as human employees will be replaced by software. This technology is gaining the attention of governments, …