Overview
Machine translation tools and AI-powered speech recognition are being integrated into professional workflows. AI has also developed in the fields of translation and interpretation, increasing the ability to communicate with people across different languages. The advancements in AI-driven language technologies have ethical and professional implications regarding changes they have made and their ability to translate accurately in sensitive contexts. Nonetheless, they are crucial for advancing communication across languages and cultures. They are a key tool for greater global collaboration on a personal and professional level. Role of AI in Translation and Interpretation explores the evolving roles of human translators and interpreters as they adapt to work alongside AI, while highlighting the limitations of current technologies and the importance of human expertise in maintaining linguistic and cultural accuracy. It provides a nuanced perspective on the strengths and limitations of AI-driven translation tools, fueling discussions on the future of human-machine collaboration in language services. Covering topics such as translation accuracy, cultural complexities, and quality assessments, this book is an excellent resource for translators, interpreters, language service providers, computational linguists, engineers, researchers, academicians, and more.
Full Product Details
Author: Mohammed H. Al Aqad
Publisher: IGI Global
Imprint: IGI Global
ISBN: 9798337300610
Pages: 454
Publication Date: 25 April 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Mohammed H. Alaqad is an Associate Professor of Translation at Israa University, Gaza, and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Hashim Sani Centre for Palestine Studies, University of Malaya. He is a highly experienced conference interpreter with over 15 years of professional practice, specializing in translation, interpreting studies, and applied linguistics. With more than a decade of academic experience, Dr. Alaqad has presented at over 50 international conferences and has an extensive publication record in his fields of expertise. He serves on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals and is the founder and CEO of the Asian Federation of Translators and Interpreters (AFTI), based in Malaysia. His current research interests include applied linguistics, translation and interpreting studies, educational technology, and Palestine studies.
