AI interpreting is a growing technology making it possible to overcome language barriers in a cost-efficient and automated way. Artificial intelligence (AI) transcribes and translates in real time, and can give you an audio reading of the translated transcript. This technology provides interesting advantages, however, there are still some limitations that come with it.
Although AI interpreting has many advantages, there are significant disadvantages which need to be taken into account:
Lack of inclusion of context and body language: Human interpreters include body language or emotional nuances which are important for a conversation or a speech. AI interpreting is not able to do this. In situations which require a high level of interpersonal communication and understanding, AI systems quickly get into trouble.
AI interpreting systems are particularly useful for simple, impersonal conversations or events where cost-efficiency is most important and any language-specific nuances are less important. For complex topics or sensitive conversations requiring a deep understanding of language and culture, a human interpreter is still the best choice.
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