Localization Today

By Jamiul Islam Akash

In the diverse region of South Asia, the interaction between languages, multilingual identities, and linguistic nationalism creates a fascinating tapestry.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.