Ensuring Quality and Ethics in AI Localization Workflows

As machine translation becomes commonplace, localization teams must ensure that output meets expectations and that processes uphold transparency, accountability, and respect for user privacy.

Language Services for the Francophone Kaleidoscope

While French translation and interpreting services are commonly offered in the language industry, the market doesn't always provide adequate resources for the many unique hotspots where French is used.

The Power of Language in Multilingual Diplomacy

In the global political landscape, attaining positive diplomatic outcomes often depends on language -- specifically clarity, tone, and context.

The International Decade of Indigenous Languages: Background and Importance

This truly unique time helps draw needed attention to the loss of indigenous languages and the dire need to preserve, revitalize, and promote them all around the world.

Translating Across the Portuguese Landscape

In the language industry, Portuguese is often defined by its two largest variants: Brazilian and European Portuguese. However, this surface-level view obscures the vast Lusophone world.

Cultural Competence: A Key to Thriving in Global Business

In today’s interconnected world, professional success increasingly depends on our ability to navigate cultural differences with humility, curiosity, and adaptability.

Rethinking Machine Translation: Customization, Control, and the New Frontier of Localization

This article explores the evolving role of machine translation within modern localization workflows and highlights a shift toward customizable, multi-engine systems.

AI-Generated Versus AI-Assisted: A Translator’s Perspective on Control and Quality

These two terms are not interchangeable -- the difference reflects the role translators play in the localization process and the mindset required to deliver high-quality translations.

Five Lessons From a Life in Multilingual Diplomacy

From the value of an accent to the importance of word choices, the author shares key insights from her career as an interpreter, cultural strategist, and global diplomacy advisor.