By Tim Brookes

Philippine cultural advocate Kristian Kabuay describes his artistic journey from the United States to the Philippines and back, and from graffiti to martial arts to batok, a traditional tattooing practice that incorporates body, identity, and language.

By Shrushti Chhapia

Although generative AI has made remarkable strides in language processing, its struggle with Indian dialects highlights the deep-rooted challenges of data scarcity, code-switching complexities, and low digital representation of regional languages.

By Helena Batt

TED has partnered with Panjaya to help make TED Talks accessible to a global audience. Using AI-powered video adaptation and expert-in-the-loop translators, the company is dubbing its TED Talks in multiple languages.

By Veronica Hylak and Bridget Hylak

The year’s best products span various use cases; some focus on speed, others on adaptability. Advocating for a pricing model that reflects the level of human involvement, the context, and the intended use of a translation, the authors classify these tools using a three-tiered system depending on whether the output is raw AI, creative, or highly technical.

In this episode, we speak with Veronique Ozkaya, Co-CEO of Datamundi AI, about the company’s transformation from Summa Linguae Technologies into a data-focused, AI-driven service provider. Drawing on her 25+ years in the language industry, Veronique explores how multilingual data is becoming central to enterprise AI strategies—and why localization teams are well positioned to lead this shift.

We discuss the rebranding decision, the evolution of data services, real client use cases, and the internal cultural changes required to support such a pivot. Veronique also reflects on the strategic role of language in AI adoption, the challenges of bias and data quality, and the core values—openness, resilience, and transparency—that drive Datamundi’s vision for the future.

Javier Díaz, Head of Community at Bureau Works, joins us at GALA 2025 in Montreal to reflect on ten years in the language industry—and how AI, automation, and authenticity are shaping the next ten. Javi discusses the evolving needs of LSPs and enterprises, the increasing adoption of AI-powered solutions, and the critical role of community in navigating technological change. We explore the human-in-the-loop philosophy at Bureau Works, the power of personal branding (even for non-sales roles), and why showing up—online and offline—still matters.

Hristina Dojčinova, a communications and events director and long-standing advisor in the language industry, shares her remarkable journey from Macedonia to Canada.

She discusses founding the first professional association for translators and interpreters in Macedonia, the role of community and standards in shaping her career, and the lessons learned along the way. Hristina reflects on the evolving relationship between technology and language work, emphasizing the enduring importance of cultural sensitivity, human interpretation, and customer service.

In this special episode recorded live at GALA 2025 in Montreal, we sit down with Andrew Hickson, Media Production Manager at Ludeo Studios and longtime champion of Translators Without Borders. Andrew shares the story behind the beloved GALA fundraiser, now a tradition since 2017, and how it continues to raise awareness—and funds—for language access in underserved communities.

We discuss the importance of community in the language industry, the challenges facing small and mid-sized LSPs, and the launch of Kangaroo, a new QA tool developed by Ludeo Studios. Whether you missed the event or just want to hear more about the people and passion behind it, this conversation offers a look into what makes our industry more than just business.

István Lengyel, CEO and founder of BeLazy Technologies, joins us at GALA 2025 in Montreal to discuss the evolving role of automation and integration in the localization industry.

From the early challenges of building BeLazy to today’s focus on supply chain innovation, István shares his perspective on why visualizing data flows, embracing interoperability, and understanding real-world use cases are critical to success. We also explore how BeLazy is pivoting to meet changing market demands, how mapping workflows can reveal hidden opportunities, and why resilience and experimentation are key to staying ahead.

At GALA 2025 in Montreal, we sat down with Viviana Bernabé, Head of Accessibility and Interpretation at WeLocalize, to talk about the evolving role of interpreters in an AI-driven industry.

Viviana reflects on the outcomes of the recent SIG session at GALA, where participants gamified future use cases for interpreting technologies, and explores how regulation, trust, and context continue to define where—and when—human interpreters are essential.