creative_xl8

creative_xl8, 3 months ago to random

Je suis not surprised...

#MachineTranslation

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to random

creative_xl8, 3 months ago to random

Be difficult and proud.

#InternationalWomensDay

creative_xl8, 1 month ago to random

creative_xl8, 14 days ago to books

This picture was commissioned by the Translators’ Section of the Swedish Writers’ Union. The creator has received fair remuneration and has chosen to remain anonymous. They have given their permission to the Union for unlimited dissemination and downloading of the picture.

So please, post it on Social Media, send to writers, journalists, teachers, publishers, etc.!

Source: https://www.ceatl.eu/writers-of-the-world-ask-for-a-human-translator

#books #writers #translators

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to random

creative_xl8, 3 months ago to ai

#AI

creative_xl8, 19 days ago to random

Cartoon by Tom Gauld

creative_xl8, 6 months ago to books

The European Council of Literary Translators' Associations (CEATL) publishes its stance on generative AI

"Machines are not translators but ‘translatoids’. They do not translate; they generate textual material."

https://www.ceatl.eu/tools-of-the-trade/statement-on-artificial-intelligence

#translation #LiteraryTranslation #books #AI #xl8

creative_xl8, 4 months ago to random

What to do when a company has delegated customer service to chatbots: make them swear. 😉

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/watch-customer-tricks-ai-chatbot-201927594.html

creative_xl8, 7 months ago to books

Thrilled (lame pun intended...) to see that my first thriller #translation* will be out on 1 November: I translated Michelle Frances' The Boyfriend into Dutch.

*100% human-translated

#books #thriller #BookTranslation #xl8 #boeken #boekvertaling

creative_xl8, 1 month ago to random Dutch

Dit moest ik even kwijt (en NRC plaatste het zowaar)... 😉

(Letter I sent to the newspaper because they didn't even bother to name the translator in an interview with the Dutch nominee for the International Booker Prize, a prize for writers AND their translators.)

#NoemDeVertaler #NameTheTranslator

https://mastodon.social/

creative_xl8, 3 months ago to ai

Manifest for Human Language

"Machine language deceives readers about authorship and claims to truth. In the context of AI systems, the term 'translation' is used for a form of machine language with no person behind it, completely unrelated to the exacting, thoughtful, responsible work that goes into a human translation."

https://www.change.org/p/manifest-f%C3%BCr-menschliche-sprache-manifest-for-human-language

#translation #xl8 #LiteraryTranslation #HumanTranslation #HumanLanguage #MachineTranslation #AI

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to random

Does that mean my banal amateur photograph of this quote is more beautiful than the most beautiful painting by Cezanne?

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to random

creative_xl8, 1 month ago to ai

Kudos to this agency for (finally!) being honest about why #AI can't replace professional #translation:

1. Mistranslation
2. Invention of content
3. Overuse of trending terms
4. Challenges with proper nouns
5. Misalignment of register
6. Exaggeration of style
7. Misinterpretation of contextual and cultural nuances
8. Inability to improve clarity
9. Literal translations
10. Misinterpretation of mood
11. Introduction of nonexistent content
12. Omission of content

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Plentisoft/25852345/pronto-translations-details-common-ai-errors-and-champions-the-role-of-professional-linguists/

creative_xl8, 9 months ago to translator

Don't use the word "translator" to refer to translation tools.

A #translator is a highly skilled linguist who can translate a text for its specific use and target audience, taking care of cultural issues, localisation, and any other issues that might cause problems in translation.

A #TranslationTool is an automated tool that can only reproduce a literal version of the original text. The result should never be used as a final text, as it can contain linguistic, factual, and/or cultural errors.

creative_xl8, 9 months ago to books

So an author discovers someone is selling AI-generated books under her name on Amazon and then Amazon (initially) claims they can't remove them because she hasn't trademarked her name...

The books have been removed by now, but probably only because the author, Jane Friedman, went public.

#books #AI #copyright

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/aug/09/amazon-removes-books-generated-by-ai-for-sale-under-authors-name

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to random

If you leave your Kindle on the table in the train, the train's movements will flip the pages for you. They will not read the book for you though.

creative_xl8, 6 months ago to random

I was reading this article because of the translation error, but then came across this:

'Earlier this year, an airline advised its customers to opt out of having an inflight meal, saying it is the “ethical choice”. ... . The carrier has now made it a permanent option on flight bookings worldwide, emphasising the sustainability benefits of avoiding a mid-flight lunch.'

When it comes to sustainability I think the inflight meal is the least if your worries... 🤦‍♀️

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/business-class-china-eastern-airlines-dog-food-b2450187.html

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to london

They still exist...

#london

creative_xl8, 6 months ago to random

Just to be clear: professional #translators don't just add names to their #translation that are not in the source text.

Also: another example of how translators are always mentioned when they (supposedly) got it wrong, but hardly ever when they have done a good job (in which case the author tends to get all the praise). Which is why I am not including a link to the article mentioning them by name.

creative_xl8, 1 month ago to random

Source: Speed Bump cartoon by Dave Coverly

creative_xl8, 2 months ago to random

Read on LinkedIn (no, I'm not going to link to this BS):

"How to automate your business with ChatGPT
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the New Rich"

The best part?

"© this prompt is from my AI Hub"

So they are claiming copyright on their prompt that comes up with results copied from other people's work? 🤦‍♀️

creative_xl8, 5 months ago to random

Received a proposal for a long-term #translation project that sounded legit. Looked up the company on Payment Practices: several reports of people who were never paid for their work, so basically a scammer.

Always do your background checks!