Translation and Language Industry Observations

Using AI to get ahead – Part I.

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, …

Will ChatGPT Eliminate Translation Jobs?

by David Grunwald Jobs across numerous fields could be replaced, according to the company ChatGPT. The tech company, which has sparked debate in recent months, said it could “potentially replace jobs that involve written communication,” such as translation services and social media managers. (Yahoo Finance) In a recent interview, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated that A.I. …

Challenges in translation of video subtitles into Asian languages

As globalization continues to increase, the need for translation services is becoming more prevalent than ever before. One of the most important aspects of this is the translation of video subtitles into Asian languages. Whether it be for corporate videos, marketing material, or educational resources, accurate and high-quality translations are essential to ensure that the …

Is ChatGPT better than Google Translate? And why isn’t Bing using it?

by David Grunwald ChatGPT is still big news, even six months after it launched. The Italian government has banned its use in Italy. In Israel, a class action lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. And Germany is also considering a ban on ChatGPT. Having said all of that, ChatGPT is emerging …

Is It Harder to Learn Chinese, Japanese, or Korean?

by William Wilde From an English speaker’s perspective, when learning a new language, it’s interesting to look at the relative difficulties. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are all significantly more complex than, say, French or Spanish. Yet, there are some surprising aspects of each language that are easier than you’d think. Read on for the lowdown …

Five Languages You Didn’t Know Were Close to Extinction

by Kevin Carneglia Did you know there are around 6,500 languages spoken in the world today? Many of them are actually close to extinction. Some of them have as little as one speaker left in the entire world. The death of a language means its people’s stories, customs, and culture can vanish forever. These might …

The Importance of Translation Services in the Fintech Sector

The Fintech sector has experienced exponential growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for digital financial services, advancements in technology, and changing consumer preferences. The sector is also attracting significant investment from VCs and other investors, as they recognize the potential for Fintech companies to disrupt traditional financial institutions and capture a share of …

5 Things that Machine Translation Can’t Do

Machine translation (MT) has made tremendous progress in the last few years. And for certain kinds of texts, it may even produce nearly perfect results. But there are still some things that it still can’t do, while human translators can. MT will not find mistakes in the source text Nothing is 100% perfect. This certainly …

At the End of the Day, it’s All About Online Search

by David Grunwald The marketing people at Microsoft scored a major coup earlier this month. In a brilliant move, they managed to breathe new life into a failed product. They also spooked their main competitor into making a marketing fiasco, and unnerved their competitor’s stockholders to a point where the stock lost over 10% in …