John Wilcock
John Wilcock is a program manager at Microsoft with a background in i18n and l10n. He leads the effort to update the Globalization Essentials content on Microsoft Learn. John also contributes to the Properties & Algorithms Group, a Working Group of the Unicode Technical Committee.
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.