ethics
Developing Emotional Resilience in Translation and Interpretation
In the course of their work, translators and interpreters often encounter tragic situations that cause them emotional distress. Pham Hoa Hiep discusses adaptive coping strategies and calls for better support mechanisms for language professionals.
Regaining Common Ground in the Language Service Industry
Ana Sofia Correia discusses the challenges and expectations of both sides of the language services coin — agencies and freelancers — suggesting ways to ease tension and calling for increased understanding of the roles each party plays in the industry.
The Essential Role of Specialized Translators at the AI and Life Sciences Nexus
Luciana Ramos argues that the symbiotic relationship between AI-driven solutions and human expertise is crucial in navigating the complexities of medical and scientific content and in improving the output of localization in these fields.
Artificial Intelligence
4 Lessons Healthcare Teaches Us About Applying Large Language Models
What can other practitioners take from healthcare’s best practices and lessons learned in applied generative AI?
Technology
Debating the Ethics of AI Voice Translation in Politics
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made headlines when he used AI to make calls to constituents in Spanish, Yiddish, and Mandarin — despite not speaking any of those languages.
Event Recap
People and Purpose-driven Progress, Not Perfection
ATC-EUATC Ethical Business Summit 21-22 September 2023, London
The Ethical Business Summit asked the question ‘What exactly is ethical, sustainable business in the language services...
Press Release
Unpicking Ethical Business Practices
What exactly do we mean when we talk about ethical, sustainable business in the language services industry?
How can you build and grow a successful...
Press Release
Swiss AI dubbing startup initiates ethical code of artificial intelligence use in translations
ROTKEUZ, Switzerland — vidby, a Swiss startup for AI-powered translation and dubbing, urges colleagues to direct their efforts on creating a code of ethical...
Press Release
Translation company AJT certifies as B Corporation
UK-based translation and localisation specialist AJT has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit.