ALTA Announces 2024 National Translation Award Winners
The awards recognize excellence in literary translation, celebrating works in poetry and prose for their impact on English-language literature. This year's winners include Cole Swensen and Jamie Richards.
Google Translate Adds Inuktut as Its First Canadian Indigenous Language
This collaborative effort with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is part of Google’s broader initiative to support more languages using the capabilities of its PaLM 2 large language model.
8 Literary Translation Awards You Should Know About
Beyond just poetry, several other types of literary translation awards are available in the English-speaking world. Here are eight awards available to literary translators working in a variety of languages.
Alibaba Unveils Upgraded AI Translation Tool
Based on a widely recognized framework for evaluating translation accuracy, Alibaba's updated model outperforms similar products from competitors like Google, DeepL, and OpenAI. Called Marco MT, the tool supports 15 languages.
Canada’s Supreme Court Faces Criticism for Refusing to Translate Pre-1970 Rulings
Some legal scholars and language rights advocates argue that the court is neglecting its responsibilities under the country's Official Languages Act, while the court cites resource constraints and the rulings' perceived lack of relevance.
Upcoming Poetry Translation Awards
Several prestigious poetry translation awards recognize exceptional achievements in bringing international poetry to English-speaking audiences, including from the Academy of American Poets, the American Literary Translators Association, and PEN America. View the 2024 winners and learn how to submit.
Reddit Expands Machine Translation to Over 35 New Countries
The update is designed to improve accessibility, allowing Reddit users to read user-generated content in their preferred language automatically. Powered by machine learning, Reddit’s translation functionality is expected to evolve and become more accurate as users interact with it.
US House Passes SPEAK Act to Enhance Language Access in Telehealth
Introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), the bill is designed to improve access to telehealth services for individuals with limited English proficiency by standardizing best practices for integrating language services into virtual healthcare platforms.
The Sarah Maguire Prize Recognizes Georgian Poetry in Translation
On the Contrary by Georgian poet Lia Sturua, translated by Natalia Bukia-Peters and Victoria Field, received the cash prize of £3,000 to be shared equally between the poet and translators, highlighting translation as a creative process.