The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, including language translation. AI-powered translation services are becoming increasingly popular, with companies offering them as part of their suite of products. However, the use of AI for translation raises ethical concerns related to accuracy, bias, and cultural sensitivity…”
– from thespanishgroup.org/blog, Angel G. (03/30/23)
New genetic research suggests that humans first developed language around 135,000 years ago when populations began geographically splitting, followed by widespread social use around 100,000 years ago. Using data from 15 genetic studies, researchers found that early human groups branched out approximately 135,000 years ago, which likely coincides with the origin of language as a cognitive system..…”
– from neurosciencenews.com, Abby Abazorius- MIT. (03/18/25)
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The judicial system is facing significant delays and increased expenses due to the rising demand for translation services in courtrooms locally and across the United States. With the growing diversity of the population, courts are finding it increasingly challenging to provide timely and accurate translations, which is impacting the efficiency of legal proceedings and placing a financial strain on county budgets.
According to Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens, Jefferson County is no exception.
“I’ve got to go to Houston to get certified translators,” said Stevens. “We are struggling, and, we have these hearings about every third Friday.”
As the demographic landscape in the U.S. continues to evolve, the need for translation services in courtrooms has surged.…”
– from theexaminer.com, Jennifer Johnson. (08/30/24)
CHARLOTTE — A Union County High School senior says the Spanish language has changed her life – and has allowed her to help other kids who aren’t as fortunate.
Anabeth Tomalis started reading books to kids in Spanish when she was in elementary school. When asked if she came from a Spanish-speaking home, Tomalis smiles and says, “No, not all.” In 2012, Tomalis says she started learning the language as a kindergartner…”
– from wsoctv.com, Gina Esposito. (12/27/24)
“…While the spotlight was on the crowning moment, online discussions took a different turn, with fans voicing their frustration over what they perceived as a critical factor that hindered Miss Venezuela’s performance: her interpreter. Márquez Pedroza relied on an interpreter during the two crucial Q&A rounds. Unfortunately, this decision backfired. In the first round, the interpreter delivered the wrong question, causing Márquez to give an answer unrelated to the topic. The miscommunication immediately drew reactions from the audience and fans online…”
– from hola.com, Shirley Gomez. (11/18/24)
“…For most Americans, receiving information from a medical provider is relatively straightforward. While understanding the finer details may be challenging in any language, English speakers are generally assured of always receiving guidance in their language of choice. The same cannot be said for the nation’s estimated 68 million limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals, as well as the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, which are expected to represent 19% of the population by 2050. For this segment of society, access to language support is often sporadic or not provided at all.…”
– from medcitynews.com, Dipak Patel. (06/12/24)
“…Going global is increasingly on a CEO’s and a CMO’s to-do list. In the UK alone, 87% of those businesses who trade internationally are planning on expanding their overseas operations this year, with a further 10% aiming to step outside the UK for the first time.
That’s a lot of cross-market communication campaigns. But, despite emerging technologies helping business bridge borders more easily than ever before, they’re still being held back by language barriers…”
– from theorem.com, Maria Greaves. (09/09/24)
“…South Korea’s sports ministry expressed regret on Saturday over a mistake during the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony where its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean. The incident occurred when the French-speaking presenter introduced the South Korean delegation using North Korea’s official name… The error has sparked displeasure in South Korea, which remains technically at war with North Korea since the Korean War ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty in 1953.”
– from timesofindia.com, TOI Sports Desk. (07/27/24)
…Daniel Sebesta, another representative from the American Translators Association, suggests this is a common reason why companies and governments still employ human translators. “AI still struggles with complex linguistic tasks that require creativity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand subtle nuances in meaning, especially in low-resource languages (i.e., languages that don’t have millions upon millions of high-quality translated words that can be used to train AI),” Sebesta says. “Companies continue to hire human translators and interpreters because they understand that AI cannot replace the expertise and judgment that these professionals bring to the table. This is particularly true for high-stakes projects in fields like legal, medical, but also literary translation, where accuracy and cultural appropriateness are paramount.”
– from npr.org, Greg R. (06/18/24)
