The Top 3 Reasons Why Interpreters Go on Strike the World Over
A look at a sample of 18 labor-related actions by interpreters around the world since 2020 reveals common themes and higher success when justice departments are involved.
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How the Media Covers the AI vs Translators Debate
Translation is one of the most-mentioned use cases for AI. But just like translators, some news outlets are better than others at understanding context and conveying nuance.
Five Ways AI Is Changing the Translation Business
Slator research shows how AI transforms the full translation cycle, from prompt-enabled MT to micro-task automation, highlighting 20 practical applications not to be missed.
10 Ways Translators Are Using AI in 2024
More than two-thirds of translators now use AI in their translation work, according to Slator’s 2024 linguist survey.
How SWISS TXT Sees AI Changing Accessibility Services and Technology
At SlatorCon Zurich 2023, Gion Linder, Head of Accessibility Services of national public broadcaster SWISS TXT, discusses subtitles, captions, audio descriptions, and sign language interpreting.
Slator Pro Guide: Media Localization into English
The 35-page Slator Pro Guide covers the growth of local language content, subtitling, dubbing, AI, talent sourcing, and more.
RWS CEO, Ian El-Mokadem, Lays Out the Bull Case for the Language Industry
Ian El-Mokadem, CEO of RWS, on how LSPs can stay on the front foot in a pivotal moment for the language services and technology industry.
How GPT-4 and Text-to-Speech Make Visual Content More Accessible
The GPT-4 powered digital visual assistant from Be My Eyes could transform accessibility for the blind and low-vision community. TTS language support is key to extending its reach.
More ‘Biang’ for Your Buck in Localization with Multilingual Fonts
Fonts should be more than an afterthought when localizing. Effective multilingual support means making content legible to both humans and computers.
What Are the Most Common Words in Translation or Localization Company Names?
Slator’s 2023 Language Industry Market Report features analysis of company names in the language industry, unveiling top terms, trends, themes, and a preference for full transparency.
ChatGPT, Translation, and Confidentiality — ‘We May Use the Data’
Open AI updates data usage policies after a March 2023 data breach, states content sent via API will not be used to train LLMs, but consumer ChatGPT not included in terms.
Coupa’s Jose Palomares on Fit-For-Purpose Localization
At SlatorCon Remote Mach 2023, business spend platform Coupa’s Director of Localization, Jose Palomares, walks attendees through strategies for B2B localization success.
Everyone Wants to Hire Tech-Savvy Linguists
Employers are seeking tech-savvy linguists with knowledge of language, culture, and technology; highly-technologized tech-symbiotic roles are needed.
How Do Game Publishers Decide on a Localization Strategy?
The Slator Game Localization Report explores how companies can plan ahead to get the most out of their investment in game localization.
25 Game Localization Terms Every Language Industry Pro Should Know
The Slator Game Localization Report, published in February 2023, defines terms localization professionals will encounter while adapting games for different markets.
A Report on Crisis Translation and Interpreting Training by FIT, DCU, and UCL
A Report by FIT, DCU, and UCL highlights an interest in crisis translation and interpreting training and the need for a model training syllabus.
Here’s What Language Service Providers Need to Know about Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility, or Inclusive Design, is a requirement for many clients’ products and services globally. Here’s what LSPs should know about accessibility for localized products.
The Most Popular Language Industry Stories of 2022
In 2022, Slator readers zeroed in on a few familiar names: Netflix, Google, Zoom, DeepL, and RWS. Top LSPs, NLP papers, and interpreters complete the list of hot topics.
Top Language Industry Quotes of 2022
From technology, M&A, industry growth, interpreting, media localization and expert-in-the-loop, to large language models — here are Slator’s top picks of 2022 quotes.
Translation the Centerpiece of WTO’s Language and Documentation Division
At the WTO, one division offers the full value chain of documentation services with translation at its core. Director Blanca Pinero-Canovas on language technology’s key role in the WTO’s success.
Smartling’s Bryan Murphy on How Translation Creates Growth as Budgets Become Tight
At SlatorCon Remote December 2022, Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, talks about leveraging AI and automation to drive growth and reduce costs in the event of a recession.