Tag: United States
Explore Graduate Opportunities at Middlebury Institute’s Preview Days – July 2025
Discover how MIIS graduate programs empower global careers. Join Preview Days or online info sessions this July.
The Reverse Midas Touch
In the United States, global business is precarious due to the Trump Administration’s fluctuating tariffs and unpopular foreign policies. Two leaders in the American language sector weigh in on the impacts of tariff uncertainty, emerging budget constraints, and targeted consumer action.
The Week in Review: Highlights from the Language Industry, June 16–20
This week’s multilingual industry news includes FCC alert delays, AI translation updates, Quran law in Turkey, and ALCA’s new awards.
US Multilingual Emergency Alerts on Hold Amid Regulatory Delay
The FCC approved multilingual emergency alerts in early 2025, but implementation is on hold due to a regulatory delay, pending official publication.
Proposed Wisconsin Bill Would Permit AI Translation and Interpreting in Courtrooms
Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed a bill to permit AI-based interpreting and translation in courtrooms, sparking debate over language access rights.
UConn’s Translation Program Gains Ground in Global Literary Circles
Student translations from UConn’s World Poetry Review are earning recognition in a global anthology, marking a new milestone for the program.
What Are “Critical Languages” in the United States?
Did you know that the government officially designates certain languages as "critical" to maintaining national security, diplomacy, and economic competitiveness?
Wordly’s 2025 Report Highlights AI’s Role in Language Access—and the Budget and Logistics Barriers Governments Face
The Wordly Language Access Report reveals U.S. municipalities face budget and logistical barriers despite growing demand for AI translation.
Beijing English Translations Spark Diplomatic Debate
A clash over Beijing’s English readouts of Chinese officials’ remarks exposes deep cultural, linguistic and political divides, prompting calls for access to original texts.