Localization Today

For the first time in Joshua Pennise’s membership with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the National Association of the Deaf, the organization has announced new rules for how the Ethical Practices System will handle violations of the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct. Here, Pennise breaks down and analyzes the new rules.

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In this week's #WeekInReview, we dive deep into the mysterious world of the 'foreign language effect' and the unexpected ways it can influence decision-making. Plus, a concerning look at AI's struggle to distinguish reality from nonsense and a spotlight on the union of languages in India.

Dive in now to keep up with the latest!

https://multilingual.com/the-week-in-review-september-18-2023/

Interpreters often experience vicarious trauma of their own when interpreting for individuals who’ve faced extremely harsh circumstances. Learn how Ludmila Golovine and her team at MasterWord became a vicarious trauma-informed organization to support their interpreters.

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Join us for the "Week in Review" on September 11, 2023. In this edition:

- Morocco's bold move to expand English language education.

- Reliance & Nvidia's collaboration for AI language innovation in India.

- Humza Yousaf's robust legislative plans for Scotland.

- King Charles's upcoming diplomatic journey to France.

Tap into a world of diverse stories spanning education, tech, governance, and more. Subscribe for weekly updates and delve into the nuanced tapestry of global events and innovations.

https://multilingual.com/the-week-in-review-september-11-2023/

Delve into the challenges faced by Germany and its allies in training the Ukrainian military. With a significant shortage of qualified interpreters, the process of equipping Ukrainian soldiers with Western weapons and tactics has hit a snag.

Join us as we explore how this interpreter gap emerged as the top challenge and what it means for military cooperation between Ukraine and the West.

Full article here: https://multilingual.com/lack-of-interpreters-hampers-western-efforts-to-train-ukrainian-military/

Interpreting is a pretty hard job. Interpreting in the middle of a war zone? Now that‘s even harder. In this piece, MultiLingual editor-in-chief Cameron Rasmusson speaks to the team behind Interpreters Wanted, a film about the plight of the Afghan interpreters who aided US troops.

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From advancements in text-to-speech technology to significant improvements in machine translation, the field of interpreting could be on the verge of a pretty big revolution. Barry Olsen takes a look at how the field is changing in his latest for MultiLingual.
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From Meta's breakthrough in seamless multimodal translation to the startling proposal to cut entire world language programs at West Virginia University, this week has been a testament to the dynamic landscape of global languages and technology.

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Explore how this innovative game uses unique mechanics and elements from the Mongolian heritage, engaging players in an immersive journey through Mongolian history and mythology.

We discuss the role of games as a means to preserve language and culture, as well as the educational opportunities offered by ULUS. Finally, we reflect on the importance of honoring traditions and language in creating a rich and memorable gameplay experience.

Venture into the intricate nexus of AI and its ever-evolving role in the media and entertainment world. With generative AI making waves in content translation, subtitling, and even in challenging our traditional definitions of “content”, this episode aims to unpack the complexities, potentials, and challenges of these cutting-edge technologies in localization.

Dive in for insights, debates, and forward-thinking perspectives.

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https://multilingual.com/localizing-the-issue-of-generative-ai/