Joe O'Brien

Joe O'Brien is an analytics program manager at Microsoft and has many years of experience as a Japanese-English translator and localizer. He is also a linguaphile with a special interest in East Asian languages and language preservation.
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Three Rules for Integrating Generative AI Into Translation Workflows

Globalization experts from Microsoft share advice for effectively and ethically using generative artificial intelligence for translation and localization. They recommend evaluating cost, speed, and quality when compared to alternative technologies, as well as using context-aware techniques and responsible AI principles to improve translation quality.

The Evolution of Machine Translation: A Brief History and What’s Coming Next

Automated translation technologies have evolved from rules-based and statistical techniques to new approaches based on large language models — delivering increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved consistency.