In this conversation with the Co-CEO of memoQ we go into the experience and learnings that took him to be in the frontline of the MT conversation in 2024By MultiLingual Media

By Cameron Rasmusson By analyzing the frequency of letters in an Arabic text, ninth-century scholar Abu Yusuf al-Kindi established a framework for identifying patterns that laid the groundwork for both cryptography and machine translation.By MultiLingual Media

By Rodrigo Corradi. This year marks 70 years since the first public demonstration of MT, which arguably sparked the language AI revolution that we see today. On January 7, 1954, a team from Georgetown University and IBM automatically translated 60 Russian sentences into English.By MultiLingual Media

Ana Sofia Correia discusses the challenges and expectations of both sides of the language services coin — agencies and freelancers — suggesting ways to ease tension and calling for increased understanding of the roles each party plays in the industry.By MultiLingual Media

Luciana Ramos argues that the symbiotic relationship between AI-driven solutions and human expertise is crucial in navigating the complexities of medical and scientific content and in improving the output of localization in these fields.By MultiLingual Media

By Karen Combe and Mimi Hills. After reading the Globalization Strategy Playbook, Inés Rubio San Martín and Satoko Yuda were inspired to utilize data analytics to refine their company’s globalization strategy. Now a year into the project, they share their progress and the successes and challenges they’ve faced along the way.…

Inclusive leadership takes hard work. There are no simple formulas in The Boldly Inclusive Leader: Transform Your Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within by Minette Norman.By MultiLingual Media

By Pascale Tremblay How can localization teams demonstrate the vital role of languages in a company’s success? Pascale Tremblay argues that language professionals can leverage the increasing importance of emerging technologies to their advantage.By MultiLingual Media

By Tim Brookes A linguist studying a newly developed script in Africa noticed that people’s willingness to learn it depended on whether they grew up monoscriptal — using only one writing system — or polyscriptal. Tim Brookes ponders the reasons for this difference and asks for perspectives from readers.…

By Jamiul Islam Akash In the diverse region of South Asia, the interaction between languages, multilingual identities, and linguistic nationalism creates a fascinating tapestry.By MultiLingual Media

Dr. Bill Rivers and Mila Golovine talk about the main pillars of SAFE AI and the ideals and processes behind it.By MultiLingual Media

Allison Ferch, executive director of GALA talks about the GALA Valencia 2024, an event that provides many channels for brand recognition, thought leadership, and face-to-face networking, making our conferences a smart investment.By MultiLingual Media

In this interview with John Yunker, the author of the Web Globalization Report Card, we go into the discussions about the evolving landscape of web globalization, emerging trends, and best practices for reaching global audiences.By MultiLingual Media

We talked to Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the Co-Founder of DeepTech for the Bharat Foundation, and former CEO of Prasar Bharati.By MultiLingual Media

We had the pleasure of speaking with Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, who conceptualized and launched Cesco Linguistic Services as a foreign language agency.By MultiLingual Media

We got to interview Marco Trombetti, and talked about the Translated9 journey through the Ocean Globe Race - Official, Translated € 100.000 investment in research, and his perspectives on new technologies.By MultiLingual Media

Sultan Ghaznawi posits that — in light of the escalating urgency surrounding climate change — the language industry can play a crucial role in raising awareness, disseminating knowledge, and facilitating targeted adaptation efforts.By MultiLingual Media

Manuel Herranz predicts that generative AI will make language a commodity and communication prone to automation. He argues that we must strike a balance between harnessing AI’s potential and safeguarding human dignity by avoiding job displacement and promoting responsible innovation.By MultiLingual Media

Using three examples of poor translations that changed the course of history, Ewandro Magalhães illustrates the tough job of interpreters in the arena of international diplomacy and how they can also serve as catalysts for understanding and reconciliation.By MultiLingual Media

Nothing gives a language service buyer peace of mind quite like knowing their language partners are among the most qualified in their field. That’s where professional standards come in. Dr. Christopher Kurz and Ilona Wallberg discuss the forthcoming set of standards for translation quality: ISO 5060.…

The idea of a completely centralized global content hub sounds appealing on the surface, but what happens when the TMS itself becomes a liability? With organizations generating more content than ever thanks to AI, Didzis Grauss argues that we need to transform how we manage and deliver content to audiences around the world.…

Ngnaoussi Elongué Cédric Christian recounts his efforts to bolster the African language industry and preserve linguistic diversity on the continent, including establishing professional communities and creating educational resources. As a leader in the space, he details plans for future initiatives and calls for increased collaboration.…

Are you looking to integrate business success with positive social and environmental impact? Laura Gori urges language service providers to consider the Benefit Corporation model, a framework that helped her business, Way2Global, reach its sustainability goals without sacrificing growth.By MultiLingual Media

A group of language industry organizations surveyed localization professionals about sustainability. Allison Ferch uses the preliminary results to argue that efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change should extend to work, where we spend vast amounts of our time.By MultiLingual Media

Everyone knows about pi, the world’s most famous irrational number. And just as recognizable is the pi symbol: . But how did that symbol come to be?By MultiLingual Media

Will globalization go the way of the dinosaurs? Edith Bendermacher and Mimi Moore argue that by exploring new directions, learning from others, and leading change, globalization teams can leverage AI to not just survive, but thrive.By MultiLingual Media

Language access is a long-term investment that is more affordable and attainable than we might think. Deema Jaradat presents timely, cost-effective solutions for extending language access to ensure that every individual — regardless of their English proficiency — can navigate essential aspects of their American journey.…

Dwindling numbers of people in the Western world write in cursive. Using his own signature as an example, Tim Brookes makes the case for this flowing, letter-to-letter writing to enable speed, comfort, and even grace.By MultiLingual Media

We all know them: those tireless, selfless, “word nerd” warriors whose fingerprints are all over the subtitles on the films we watch, the brochures at our doctors’ offices, and the commercials advertising in-demand products — the profits of which they will never properly share in. Bridget Hylak calls for greater appreciation of these hard-working p…

No one knows history like the people who experienced it. Industry veterans Inger Larsen, Silvia Benassi, and Nancy Pollini witnessed the massive expansion of language work alongside globalization and advancements in computer technology, and they experienced similar challenges and triumphs along the way — many directly tied to their gender. These ar…

Fresh off a year in Acolad’s CEO seat, Bertrand Gstalder sees a chance for the language industry to distinguish itself with its already-engrained values of sustainability, human creativity, and productive communication. Supported By AcoladBy MultiLingual Media

Brookes introduces the first World Endangered Writing Day: a celebration of writing not just as a useful set of symbols but as an expressive range of cultural artifacts and practices.By MultiLingual Media

Fuentes Corradi urges LSPs to adapt their services to the AI era or risk obsolescence: “Without a new alignment, future LSP offerings will not meet enterprise goals and potentially drive companies to search for new collaborations and holistic offerings.”By MultiLingual Media

These days, software is essential to how we get things done, with certain apps used ubiquitously throughout the world. Having led localization and internationalization teams at two global software companies — first Microsoft and now Uber — Hameed Afssari believes that software products should be easy to use for everyone, no matter what language the…

Rughetti and Millet share their advice for effective language service planning in light of new EU regulations on clinical studies. With a streamlined submission process and tightened timescales, high-quality translation is essential to ensure patient engagement and safety.By MultiLingual Media

Women in Localization prioritizes recognizing and honoring the volunteers who offer their time and expertise to host workshops, organize gatherings, facilitate communication, and much more. To that end, the nonprofit has implemented not just one, but two award programs to highlight individuals who truly went above and beyond the call of duty.…

The notion that a person can feel guilt, like someone can feel joy or sadness, is foreign to the Tibetan psyche. Also foreign to the Tibetan worldview is the concept of victimhood as a fixed identity status. Kubota considers what we can learn from these perspectives in dealing with Western criminal justice systems.…

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Here’s what you need to know about legal rights afforded to consumers and the factors you should consider in putting together a language access plan. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/how-to-create-a-realistic-language-access-plan/By MultiLingual Media

In the language services space, practitioners and clients alike note that many companies sound the same. They use the same tone of voice, describe their similar services in the same way, and list the same differentiators. Yet, when everyone has such similar differentiators, they lose all their meaning. Read the full article at: https://multilingual…

Google’s AI research lab, DeepMind, introduced a new group of models called Gemini that outperforms the best OpenAI models when evaluated on standard benchmark datasets — including those for automatic speech recognition and translation. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/with-gemini-launch-google-takes-lead-over-openai-in-multimodal…

Built on version 2 of SeamlessM4T, the new open-source models boast state-of-the-art speech recognition and translation capabilities in up to 100 languages. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/meta-expands-seamless-translation-tech-with-new-ai-models/By MultiLingual Media

That’s the thing about community — it can spring up just about anywhere when guided by people of goodwill. If there’s one point LocLunch has proven, it’s that resiliency. A once-informal gathering for localization professionals to enjoy a meal and share their thoughts about life, work, and everything in between, LocLunch now spans the globe. Read t…

As the world watched the escalating tension in Ukraine, Nataliya Horbachevska, CEO of Task Force linguistic services company, found herself facing an uncertain future. With a family to protect and a business to safeguard, she embarked on a journey that would redefine her company's mission and direction. Read the full article at: https://multilingua…

The closest substitute for a professional interpreter in many language-barrier situations is the use of child interpreters. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/child-interpreters-a-true-story/By MultiLingual Media

Why aren’t we hiring those who are new to localization? I haven’t always been of the mind that I should hire people with localization experience because they understand the industry, they already know what they’re doing, and ramp up time will be minimal. Sure, I’m guilty of pilfering two people from LSPs — I figured they knew the inside secrets and…

What surprised me the most when I first started my career in localization is just how much I was learning about things that seemingly had nothing to do with localization itself. I had earned a degree from one of the top localization programs in the world, so I had learned all about project management, quality programs, internationalization, and mor…

A trend has emerged where executives contemplate bypassing traditional translation processes and cutting budgets, swayed by the potential of Generative AI (GenAI). Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/handling-executive-pressure-a-practical-guide-for-localization-professionals/By MultiLingual Media