How NYC language workers are resisting AI

26/06/2024 15 min
How NYC language workers are resisting AI

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Language workers across New York City, and across the globe, are resisting the rise of AI in their field by emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human interpreters and translators.  Julie Tay, the director of Hunter College’s Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting program, highlights the need to integrate technology in ways that enhance human roles rather than replace them. She also argues for a language services industry that supports diverse communities without forcing assimilation – worrying about the erosion of linguistic diversity. Read our full story: https://epicenter-nyc.com/humans-vs-machines-how-language-workers-are-resisting-aihow-language-workers-are-resisting-ai/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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