In this thought-provoking episode, host Maria Ceballos-Wallis is joined by Shawn Norris and Dr. Holly Silvestri of the SAFE AI Task Force (Stakeholders Advocating for Fair and Ethical AI in Interpreting) to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the interpreting profession. They delve into the role AI could play in shaping language access, both for oral languages and the deaf and hard of hearing community, and the safeguards needed to protect fair practices. The conversation also explores insights from a recent survey, interpreters' responses to AI developments, and the crucial need for human oversight to ensure ethical standards and cultural sensitivity are maintained.

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SAFE AI (Stakeholders Advocating for Fair and Ethical AI in Interpreting)

About our Guests:

Dr. Holly Ann Silvestri has significant experience in the field of translator and interpreter training in addition to running her own language service provider agency as well as freelancing for other agencies and government entities. Currently she works as Senior Coordinator for Translation, Training, and Curriculum at the National Center for Interpretation at the University of Arizona. Her working languages are Spanish, French and English. She is a founding member of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education as well as Chair of the Public Relations Committee for SAFE AI. She is also a member of the American Translators Association and the Arizona Translators and Interpreters.

Shawn Norris is a seasoned language access leader, holding key roles such as President of FRID and CCHI Commissioner. Raised by Deaf parents, he's a passionate advocate for the Deaf community with over a decade of experience in the interpreting field. Shawn founded a local agency in Jacksonville, enhancing language accessibility, and is now the COO of AI Deaf, focusing on advancing VRI services.