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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Emirati Journal Of Education And Literatures

The Role of The Latest Technologies in the Translation Industry

  • Mohamed Benmansour
  • Youcef Hdouch
Submitted
December 6, 2023
Published
2023-12-06

Abstract

The translation industry has gone through a fascinating evolution in the past few years, all thanks to the emergence of advanced technology. With the introduction of machine translation tools like Google Translate and Neural Machine Translation (NMT), traditional translation practices have witnessed a significant shift. These new technologies leverage Artificial Intelligence and deep learning algorithms to provide increasingly accurate translations in real time. While these tools are incredibly useful for casual conversations or getting the gist of foreign texts, they still have some limitations when it comes to complex or nuanced content. Therefore, human translators are still crucial for ensuring high-quality translations, especially for professional documents, legal contracts, or marketing materials where accuracy is paramount. The future of translation lies in striking a balance between efficient machine-driven processes and the expertise offered by human linguists who can comprehend cultural nuances and context better than any automated system. 

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