Report Shows ICE Failing to Ensure Vital Language Access for Immigrants
Published by the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic at the Cardozo School of Law in New York City, the report is based on a survey of over 200 detainees and a review of over 800 official detainee complaints.
Grammarly Enters Translation Space With Grammarly Translate
The new feature allows users to translate text directly within the Grammarly interface, reflecting the increasing convergence of writing assistance and translation technologies. Grammarly Translate is accessible to members of any paid Grammarly plan.
Project SignON: Including the Deaf Community in Sign Language Translation Technology Creation
The project brought together a team of researchers, deaf community representatives, and experts in sign linguistics, MT, and AI. The goal was to develop a prototype for an app that would facilitate communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals across multiple signed and spoken languages.
Cheers to the Underappreciated Olympics Translators and Interpreters
As the world comes together for the Paris 2024 Olympics, a global celebration of athleticism, let's recognize the significant roles that language and diversity play in fostering an inclusive and harmonious event.
Google Adds More Languages to Machine Translation and Video Conferencing
Google has announced significant language updates to Google Translate and Google Meet, enhancing their accessibility and usability for a broader global audience. These updates reflect Google’s efforts towards inclusivity.
Undercover Program Unveils Language Access Violations in NYC Agencies
Over half of the 148 service centers assessed in 2023 were found to be violating Local Law 30, which mandates that city agencies offer translated documents and interpretation services in the city’s ten most common non-English languages.
From Isolation to Inclusion, Language Services Promote Equal Education
We here at Interpreters Unlimited urge schools to prioritize language interpretation and document translation services to ensure that every student receives the education they deserve.
AI Translations of Eurovision Song Lyrics Flawed, Analysis Finds
An analysis conducted by The Spanish Group compared the official translations of Eurovision song lyrics to translations done by ChatGPT and Google Translate. The findings reveal that AI created translations that changed the tone and overall meaning of the songs.
Translators bridge international gaps at Methodist conference
It’s been a busy few days for the United Methodist Church — days that wouldn’t be possible without the help of some dedicated translators.