Will AI Replace Interpreters and Translators?

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Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.

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Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.

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Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

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Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.

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Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

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Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

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Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.

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Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.

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Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.

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Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.

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Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.

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