💡 How is AI transforming the translation industry? In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sit down with Jean-François Richard, CEO of Terminotix, to explore the evolution of translation technology, AI's role in localization, and the future of CAT tools. With over 40 years of experience, Jean-François shares insights on how Terminotix is pioneering modular translation solutions, AI-driven tools like TAIGR, and on-premise vs. cloud-based translation systems. We cover: ✅ The evolution of translation from typewriters to AI-powered tools ✅ How TAIGR (Translation AI Groundings Retrieval) enhances AI-powered translation ✅ Why modular and on-premise solutions matter for security-conscious enterprises ✅ AI’s role in reducing post-editing frustration for translators ✅ The future of machine translation and context-aware AI 💬 Do you think AI will ever fully replace human translators? Or will human expertise always be essential? Share your thoughts in the comments! 📌 Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 02:11 – Jean-François Richard’s journey in translation technology 06:54 – The evolution of translation: from typewriters to AI 12:00 – What makes Terminotix’s solutions unique? 17:23 – The role of AI in translation and TAIGR technology 23:39 – Modularization vs. all-in-one translation suites 28:59 – The case for on-premise AI translation solutions 34:32 – AI’s impact on post-editing and translation quality 40:31 – The biggest challenges facing the language industry 45:57 – Future trends in translation AI & where Terminotix is heading 50:38 – Closing thoughts & final takeaways 🔔 Subscribe for more industry-leading conversations on AI, localization, and translation! Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Watch more episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@L10NFiresideChat​ 🎙️ Listen to the podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_-3EJ_0ZR5gkKMYTH8KwmF2IOwlTSucd​ 🌍 Follow Robin Ayoub on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub​ 🔗 Learn more about Terminotix: https://www.terminotix.com​ Feel free to explore these links to stay connected and learn more about our content and initiatives!