Translation and Language Industry Observations
Translation and Language Industry Observations
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, …
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. …
What is an SDS? SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet, which is a document that contains information on the hazards of a chemical substance or mixture, as well as guidance on its safe handling, storage, and disposal. The responsibility of preparing an SDS typically falls on the manufacturer or importer of the substance or mixture. …
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 …
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 …
by Meredith Jones Haga clic aquí para leer esta publicación en español Welcome to the United States! Moving from your homeland to a brand-new country is a huge step, and one that no doubt took significant effort. There’s still more to do, however, and now, it’s up to you to get settled so that you …
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 …
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 …
by David Grunwald After spending about two weeks on the waitlist, I received yesterday an email from Microsoft saying You’re in! Welcome to the new Bing! Hurray! Naturally I started to tinker with it and wanted to share my first impressions. It only works in Microsoft Edge If you open up the new Bing in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The web is abuzz with the changing tides in the search engine world. On February 8, 2023 Google lost over 7% in market value (to the tune of $100 billion) after its newly introduced chatbot Bard messed up the answer to a simple question. On February 8, 2023, the stock lost nearly 5% more for a …