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Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education
By Joshua Pennise The author examines the underlying reasons behind the ASL interpreter shortage — from insufficiently long training programs to “education deserts” —...
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From Service Providers to Technology Innovators
By Giovanna Patruno The traditional service-oriented model of language service providers (LSPs) is becoming outdated as clients increasingly expect sophisticated technological ecosystems, including machine...
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Can Freelance Translators Thrive in the AI Era?
By Pham Hoa Hiep The author argues that — in the age of artificial intelligence — translators can survive and thrive by utilizing technology...
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Why Write by Hand?
By Tim Brookes The author argues that writing by hand (versus typing) leads to increased learning, greater creativity, and even better health — benefits...
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The Business Case for Language Equity
We speak with Karen Decker (Association of Language Companies) about the industry’s visibility gap, ALC’s advocacy work, and AI as a tool that still...
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Linguists on the Front Line
Acolad Netherlands GM Nancy Hähnel breaks down defense-sector localization: multilingual intelligence, vetted linguists, AI-assisted translation, and strict NATO/EU/national compliance—plus how teams balance speed, scale,...