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Lieven Malaise
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I think the near future of translation is quite obvious and pretty much the same as the current situation: humans will be doing mostly MTPE/AIPE, although conventional translation will continue to exist to some extent.

This will continue until AI is able to copy human intelligence 100%, if it ever does that. It might, but not because the tech bros are shouting to the whole world it will.

Chris Spurgin
 
Philip Lees
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How many times, and in how many paraphrased versions, are we going to have to answer this question?

I know that I've given my answer at least five times. Anyone who's interested can look it up.

[Edited to add question mark.]

[Edited at 2026-10-07 04:59 GMT]

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Ricardo Aries
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Re: From producing text to taking responsibility for it 07:13

In my experience the role is shifting from producing text to taking responsibility for it. In legal and medical translation, clients still need someone who can stand behind the terminology, spot the clause that changes liability, and sign off on a document a regulator or court will read. AI handles more of the first draft, but accountability, domain expertise and cultural judgment are becoming the core of what we sell, and should be priced that way.
 


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