Turning artificial intelligence into an assistant for translators
Artificial intelligence has rapidly entered the field of translation, generating not only expectations but also concern among professionals. This article presents a critical and practical view of the use of AI in everyday translation work, avoiding both uncritical enthusiasm and total rejection.
After some of the main ethical and professional risks of AI are reviewed—such as confidentiality, hallucinations, job insecurity, and environmental impact—a number of its practical uses are presented: clarifying complex passages, comparing translation options, reviewing texts, and checking conceptual or legal accuracy.
The article concludes that AI does not replace professional translators, but can be a useful tool for them when used with appropriate judgment, guidance and responsibility.
