Machine translation is becoming increasingly common. Should we be concerned about it? When used correctly, it can certainly enhance the translation process. It can also be useful in our everyday lives.

Currently, widely available engines often assist us, for example, with communication while travelling or in gaining a general understanding of foreign-language documents when we don’t have access to the services of a professional translator at a given moment.

Recent advancements in machine translation have been so significant that it sometimes seems as though artificial intelligence is generating nearly perfect translations.

Indeed, algorithms handle simple texts reasonably well, but when faced with more complex or specialised terminology, artificial intelligence can sometimes produce less satisfactory results.

Therefore, if you are planning to translate documents used in professional contexts, post-editing will be essential. This involves a thorough review and correction of the text generated by the translation engine by an experienced translator (post-editor).

Additionally, it’s crucial to remember that free machine translation tools do not provide protection of confidential or sensitive data. This is an important factor to consider if you plan to use these tools.

Leading translation companies utilise professional machine translation engines and always establish confidentiality agreements with the providers of these solutions. This ensures the security of their Customers’ data.

Thus, it is highly advisable to engage a subcontractor who can offer both professional post-editing and protection of data and confidential information.

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