Explore the impact of AI on language services, particularly the use of ChatGPT in the translation industry. This article provides a reality check on the capabilities of machine translation, how it compares to current technology, and whether it can replicate all the functions of a translation agency. It concludes with the future of the industry and how businesses can make the most of AI without sacrificing quality or privacy.
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Translators are front-line witnesses to the fascinating tug-of-war between established authorities that act as the arbiters for the “proper” way to speak a language (e.g. the Royal Spanish Academy, the French Academy, the Oxford English Dictionary)… and life (do you remember when it was “electronic mail”, or have you noticed how “diss” has migrated from…
