Localization Today

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. Read the full article: https://multilingual.com/debating-the-ethics-of-ai-voice-translation-in-politics/

Limited English proficiency (LEP) is a condition that can impact lives as profoundly as disabilities or other challenges. Yet around the world and especially in America, governments and nonprofits alike have extended little effort to ensure LEP individuals have the resources they need. It’s a void that language service providers are in good standing to fill — both as a business investment and a humanitarian service. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/?p=210227

A love of language has been a part of Caroline Crushell’s life since infancy. Now, in her role managing localization projects for Warner Bros. Discovery, she applies that love to every element of her work. For Crushell, language is a treasure, and one worth protecting — that’s why she lends her voice to the growing language preservation community. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/?p=210161

The ALC marked a momentous occasion in September 2023 as it celebrated its 21st Summit, returning to its roots in Portland, Oregon. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/alc-members-explore-portland-oregon-at-21st-summit/

Everyone knows Google’s search engine can help them find just about anything. But did you know it can also help people improve their English-speaking abilities?Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/need-practice-speaking-english-meet-your-new-tutor-google-search/

AI is shaping up to be a transformative technology for businesses of all kinds, the language industry included. And with new technology comes new skill sets to properly harness that technology. By refining prompt design practices, anyone folding AI into their routine workflows will achieve better, more accurate results quicker, and that means gains where it counts: efficiency and productivity. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/?p=210110

TIME Magazine recognized three language-industry products in its “Best Inventions of 2023” list, underscoring the importance of multilingual communication, accessibility, and inclusion in today’s globalized world.Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/time-applauds-language-related-innovations-from-meta-duolingo-and-lego/

Machine translation (MT) is evolving rapidly, with new iterations providing emerging use cases for all manner of companies and individuals. But what combinations of technology are best for whom? From generic MT, to MT plus translation memory, to MT plus machine learning, the gap between automated translation and human quality gets smaller and smaller. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/?p=210096

Viviana Bernabe and Aki Hayashi decode the future of global events, emphasizing the vital role of comprehensive language strategies. Dive into innovations, from AI in live translations to the essence of human interpreting. Discover how to not just host, but truly globalize your event for a worldwide resonance. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/?p=209575

A bug in Instagram’s auto-translate feature is highlighting the problem of bias in multilingual language models (MLMs) and the need for more transparency from companies that employ them. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/instagram-egregiously-mistranslates-palestinian-user-bios-inserting-word-terrorist/