Machine translation

Today, machines translate more in a day than all human translators on the planet combined translate in a year. As machine translation (MT) becomes more widespread, its uses expand too. You could argue MT has replaced human translators in some scenarios. On the other hand, it also created new ones. The old questions of cost, […]

How do companies find the human touch in a global ecosystem of increasingly prevalent language technology? How willing are clients to embrace innovative translation platforms? How do you combine human and translation technology to optimize the localization process and effectively deliver content internationally? These are some of the topics covered at the TAUS Global Content […]

In January 2018 Unbabel closed a USD 23-million "Series B" funding round from M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures. This brought their total investment to USD 31.2 million, making Unbabel the 3rd most funded tech startup ever in the language space. The team vowed to disrupt the industry and become “the world’s language layer."        […]

Today's language market sees more machine translated words than what was translated throughout the entire corpus of human language in the past. What does this mean from an ethical perspective for professional translators, and how does it change our primary offerings? Join us for a fascinating discussion on a topic that impacts us all    […]

Some would argue that no machine will ever be able to replace human translators while others argue that there's room enough for both. With the rising trend of MTs and CATs, are we dismissing the subtle nuances of language that have always existed? In one clean sweep, are we forgetting the humanity in our language?  […]

MT is here to stay. Forward-thinking linguists, LSPs, and localization buyers are exploring ways that MT can help them increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve quality. But many clients still prefer human translation, regardless of content type. This poses an interesting philosophical question – Are providers ethically obligated to inform their clients when using machine translation?    […]

Rise of the machines The state of MT - cost, quality, and coverage Introduction -  Machine translation is perhaps the most rapidly evolving space in the language services industry. It is easy to get lost with new innovations being announced each day. This report will help you stay up to speed without having to research […]

Machine translation is perhaps the most rapidly evolving space in the language services industry. It is easy to get lost with new, daily innovations. In this Insight Report, we look at top machine translation providers and how they stack up. Specifically, we analyze language coverage, pricing, integrations, and of course output quality        […]

Inexperienced consumers often confuse machine translation and human translation – until, that is, their foreign customers start screaming at them. And sometimes new language technology providers eager to sell their latest and greatest, complicate matters even further. Technology advancements are great, and we're all for it, so please don't sell us snake oil      […]