www.theguardian.com1 month agoArtificial intelligenceSurvey finds generative AI proving major threat to the work of translatorsGenerative AI negatively impacts translators' income and work opportunities. [ more ]
Futurism4 months agoArtificial intelligenceDuolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AIDuolingo is cutting 10% of its contracted translators as it integrates generative AI into its services. AI is contributing to the reduction of Duolingo's contract workforce. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books1 month agoBooksBecoming One with Genius | Sophie PinkhamTranslators are underappreciated despite their hard work and dedication. Historically, translation was seen as a source of income rather than a vocation. [ more ]
Literary Hub5 months agoBooksHere's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize. The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture. [ more ]