Airbnb Expands Safety Support for 11 Languages
Airbnb announced recently that the company is expanding its safety support line to offer assistance to users in 11 new languages.
The travel company launched...
Facebook linguistic gaps allow hate speech to spread, don’t match demographic realities
Social media giant Facebook is under the microscope yet again recently for purportedly prioritizing growth and profit over the safety of users and marginalized...
Sally Rooney Rejects Hebrew Translation, Debate Ensues
Irish novelist Sally Rooney sparked controversy earlier this week over her explanation of why she recently refused to sell the Hebrew translation rights of...
“Korean Wave” Spurs Influx of Loanwords, OED says
We’re currently in the midst of a “Korean wave,” according to editors at the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) — from Squid Game’s immense popularity...
Fijian Language Celebrated Across New Zealand
Oct. 3 marked the beginning of Fijian Language Week in New Zealand, the seventh of this year’s nine Pacific Language Weeks being celebrated throughout...
UK Ministry of Defence Leaks Afghan Interpreters’ Identities, Apologizes
A recent blunder by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence could have severe implications for Afghan interpreters seeking asylum in light of the recent...
Improving Diversity in the Field of Sign Language Interpreting
Researchers at three British universities have recently released a study highlighting the need for improved diversity in the field of sign language interpreting and...
Helsinki Mayor Wants to Declare City an English-Speaking Area
The mayor of Helsinki, Finland attracted no small amount of controversy recently with a suggestion from the city’s mayor that the capital rebrand itself...
Breaking Down China’s New Personal Information Protection Law
In an effort to improve national security and appease consumer concerns over data privacy, China recently adopted a significant new digital privacy law, set...