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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to impact many industries, including the translation industry. However, the extent to which AI will influence your career as a freelance translator will depend on a number of factors, including your specific skills and expertise, the demand for your services, and the adoption of AI-powered translation tools by your clients.

One way that AI could potentially impact your career is by increasing the availability of machine translation (MT)... See more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to impact many industries, including the translation industry. However, the extent to which AI will influence your career as a freelance translator will depend on a number of factors, including your specific skills and expertise, the demand for your services, and the adoption of AI-powered translation tools by your clients.

One way that AI could potentially impact your career is by increasing the availability of machine translation (MT) tools. MT is a type of AI-powered software that can translate text from one language to another. While MT is not yet able to match the accuracy and nuance of human translation, it is becoming increasingly sophisticated and may be used by some clients as a cost-saving measure.

However, it is important to note that many clients still prefer the high-quality and accurate translations provided by human translators, and may be willing to pay a premium for such services. In this sense, your skills and expertise as a professional translator may continue to be in high demand, even as AI-powered translation tools become more prevalent.

Additionally, the adoption of AI in the translation industry could also create new opportunities for translators. For example, you may be able to use AI tools to assist with research or data analysis related to your translations, or to streamline your workflow by automating certain tasks.

Overall, it is difficult to predict exactly how AI will influence your career as a professional freelance translator. However, it is important to stay up-to-date on developments in the field and to continually develop your skills and expertise in order to remain competitive in an evolving industry.

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