Mentoring the Future: Training Court Interpreters
The demand for court interpreters exceeds the supply of qualified interpreters. Staff interpreters can provide effective training with readily available resources. This improves language access and the working environment for interpreters.
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Why AI Can’t Teach Language: The Difference between a Model and True Communication
Language is inherently embodied, requiring human presence to convey meaning. True language emerges from the physical and relational presence of the speaker. AI models may mimic linguistic patterns but lack the living presence that gives language its depth and nourishment. True communication is not just words but an embodied encounter—a mystery AI cannot replicate.
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Profile of ATA’s 2024 School Outreach Contest Winner: Suhey Tapia
This year’s School Outreach Contest winner, Suhey Tapia, a Spanish<>English court-certified interpreter, inspired students at McKinna Elementary’s Career Day by demonstrating the unique challenges and rewards of interpreting.
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2024 Honors and Awards Recipients
ATA and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation present annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.
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Turning Raw Data Into A Story
The world is full of data. Interpreting it in a way that tells a story can be a powerful means to communicate complex ideas. Let’s explore how interpreters can use data to tell compelling stories that engage audiences and convey important messages related specifically to interpreting and translation.
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The Safe AI Task Force
In just over a year, the SAFE AI Task Force has made significant progress in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI in the interpreting profession. Our achievements are part of a broader, surprisingly swift, global response to AI technologies. As organizations worldwide have worked to establish guidelines and guardrails, we’ve positioned ourselves as an important voice representing the unique concerns and priorities of the interpreting community.
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Translated Intercept Evidence: A Role for Artificial Intelligence
Rapid advances in machine translation are significantly impacting the translation and interpreting professions. This article discusses the implications of using artificial intelligence in the specialized field of forensic transcription/translation.
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The Body Speaks: The Interpreter’s Nonverbal Communication in the Courtroom
This article explores the often-overlooked role of interpreters’ nonverbal communication in the courtroom. It examines how body language influences interactions, communicates bias, and affects judicial outcomes, offering strategies for maintaining neutrality.
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BLEU + COMET = MATEO: Automatic Translation Quality Evaluation Tools for Freelancers
Developed by a group of researchers at Ghent University in Belgium, MAchine Translation Evaluation Online (MATEO) is an application with an easy user interface that allows anyone to estimate the quality of several candidate translations with any or all automatic metrics.
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Be the B: Building a More Sustainable Future through B Certification
Ensuring our future prosperity as language professionals will require us to rethink how we do business. Part of the solution could lie in higher consideration of people and the planet.
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Thoughts on Medical Terminology Termbase Mapping and Term Storage
Here’s an overview of things to consider when planning termbase mapping and term storage in the corporate context. Read on to learn the common features of termbases and their usefulness for translating medical documents.
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The State of Standardization and Professionalization of the Vietnamese-Language Industry
This article explores the Vietnamese translation market, both within Vietnam and overseas, particularly in the U.S. It also highlights linguistic and cultural differences between variants of the language, offering insights into their unique potential. Specifically, the Vietnamese market faces significant challenges, including inadequate practical training, lack of certifications, the absence of professional associations, and poor pay rates. By addressing these issues, the article presents actionable recommendations for fostering a more professional and competitive translation industry in Vietnam and other overseas communities, aiming to enhance the quality and recognition of translators in both domestic and international contexts.
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