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Demonstrating empathetic leadership in 2024
Here’s how leaders can demonstrate empathy to their workers this year, as Rachel Wells, CEO of Rachel Wells Coaching, shared via Forbes:
Employ active listening.
Imagine yourself in workers’ shoes for a minute.
Think holistically about steps you can take to actively support your team members, relevant to their individual circumstances and performance levels.
Communicate empathy verbally.
Promote work-life balance.
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Psychological science continues to reveal benefits from social media use, as well as risks and opportunities that certain content, features, and functions present to young social media users Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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El texto destaca la necesidad urgente de cambios en la forma en que se aborda el uso de las redes sociales por parte de los jóvenes. Se enfatiza que las soluciones deben basarse en una comprensión más profunda de la ciencia en tres aspectos principales. En primer lugar, se reconoce que los efectos de las redes sociales en los jóvenes son variados y dependen de múltiples factores, como las características individuales y el entorno en el que crecen. No se considera que el uso de las redes sociales sea inherentemente beneficioso o perjudicial, sino que su impacto varía según cómo se utilicen y quién las utilice. En segundo lugar, se resalta la importancia de considerar las habilidades y vulnerabilidades biológicas y psicológicas de los jóvenes al diseñar y regular las plataformas de redes sociales. Se enfatiza la necesidad de adaptar estas plataformas para mitigar los riesgos y proteger a los usuarios más jóvenes. En tercer lugar, se señala la realidad de que muchos niños menores de 13 años utilizan activamente las redes sociales, lo que indica que las políticas actuales de restricción de edad no son efectivas. Se argumenta que las políticas deben exigir a las empresas tecnológicas reducir los riesgos inherentes en sus plataformas. Además, se critican algunas propuestas de restricción, como la restricción de descargas y las restricciones de edad, argumentando que no abordan de manera efectiva las complejidades y desafíos del uso de las redes sociales por parte de los jóvenes. Se aboga por enfoques más integrales que consideren las diferencias individuales, la protección de la privacidad y la autonomía de los jóvenes, y la necesidad de reducir los riesgos intrínsecos en las plataformas sociales
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Una aplicación de aprendizaje de lectura impulsada por IA podría ofrecer una forma eficaz y personalizada de mejorar las habilidades de lectura de los usuarios, adaptándose a sus necesidades individuales y proporcionando retroalimentación instantánea y relevante.
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‘Vax’ chosen as word of the year by Oxford English Dictionary firm Accolade reflects how use of the short form of ‘vaccine’ rose by 72 times in a year and spread across society Booster vaccines being given on 5 October in Cwmbran, Wales. The use of ‘vax’ in combination phrases such as ‘fully-vaxxed’ partly accounted for the big increase in its popularity. Photograph: Huw Fairclough/Getty Images In a year when talk over the virtual garden fence has focused on whether you have been jabbed, jagged or had both doses yet, and whether it was Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna you were injected with, Oxford Languages has chosen vax as its word of the year. After deciding last year that it was impossible to sum up 2020 in one word, the company that produces the Oxford English Dictionary said the shorthand for vaccine had “injected itself into the bloodstream of the English language” this year during the Covid pandemic.
In September usage of the word “vax” was up more than 72 times from its level last year, the firm said. The word, and others related to vaccination, had also been broadened into a wider range of contexts including “fully vaxxed” and “vax cards”. Oxford Languages also tracked the rise and fall of vaccine vocabulary, from the usage of “vaccine distribution” in December 2020 to “vaccine rollout” and “vaccine passport” becoming common parlance by mid-March this year. Jab, which started off in US English, is now seen far more commonly in Britain, according to Oxford Language’s analysis. In Scotland, jag has proven to be a frequently used alternative. Vax has also been used in words to describe those against the jab, such as anti-vax or anti-vaxxers. The company said the trend had been seen in other languages, with the use of “vacina” being heard 10 times more in Portugal than it was a decade ago, and the French “vaccin” now almost exclusively referring to the Covid inoculation, according to the report. Casper Grathwohl, the president of Oxford Languages, said: “When reviewing the language evidence, vax stood out as an obvious choice. The word’s dramatic spike in usage caught our attention first. Then we ran the analysis and a story started to emerge, revealing how vax sat at the centre of our preoccupations this year. “The evidence was everywhere, from dating apps (vax 4 vax) and pent-up frustrations (hot vax summer) to academic calendars (vaxx to school) and bureaucratic operations (vax pass). In monopolising our discourse, it’s clear the language of vaccines is changing how we talk – and think – about public health, community and ourselves.” The notion of vaccines have been in the English language since the late 1790s, around the time Edward Jenner found that cowpox could be used as a vaccine against the deadly smallpox virus. The dictionary publisher assessed the frequency in use of the word by looking at news content from around the world. Dr Mercedes Durham, a reader in sociolinguistics at Cardiff University, said the choice of “vax” made sense because of its adaptability. “The word itself, to me it almost has a meme quality. With a meme you take the picture and add things, words, on to it. In some ways you take ‘vax’ and add ‘passport’ or ‘anti’ or ‘double’ and because it’s such a short word you can add different things on to it,” she said. “It’s not that surprising it’s something related to vaccination because these things try to get a spirit of the times, and people have spent more time thinking about vaccines than they ever have before.” She added that social media were likely to have an impact, meaning words devised by younger generations now had more of a reach. “Everyone within their own family and their own circle comes up with new words, and most of the time they stay within that circle. What social media can do, with something like vaccinations, is if you see someone tweeting about being ‘double vaxxed’, and then somebody else tweeting about ‘double vaxxed’, then you pick it up – and things that may have been in different small groups becomes much more widespread.” The report said: “For lexicographers, it is rare to observe a single topic impact language so dramatically, and in such a short period of time become a critical part of our everyday communication. As reports of medical breakthroughs and rollouts (or strollouts) of vaccines emerged throughout the year, Oxford Languages’ monitor corpus of English tracked a worldwide surge in vaccine-related vocabulary.” Via Charles Tiayon
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Eventbrite - NMTIA - New Mexico Translators and Interpreters Association presents NMTIA TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER CONFERENCE SPRING 2024 March1-3, 2024 - Friday, March 1, 2024 | Sunday, March 3, 2024 at CNM Workforce Training Center, Albuquerque, NM. Find event and ticket information. NMTIA is offering 3 FULL DAYS of CEUs for translators and interpreters working in the medical, legal and community settings. By NMTIA - New Mexico Translators and Interpreters Association Date and timeMarch 1 · 7:30am - March 3 · 5pm MST LocationCNM Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Avenue Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87113 United StatesRefund PolicyContact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event
NMTIA is proud to offer premium Continuous Education training. CEU approval is pending in NM, CO, TX, AZ and CA.
The American Translators Association (ATA) has granted approval for ten (10) CEPs (Category A) PRESENTERS
Aimee Benavides began her career interpreting within educational contexts as a dual role interpreter in a school district. She has been Court Certified in California since 2003 and federally certified since 2015. She began specializing in focus group interpreting in 2005 and in agricultural meetings and conferences as of 2012. She served on the NAJIT Board from 2017-2022, two of those years as Chair. While on the NAJIT board, she contributed to the most recent update to the position paper regarding Transcription & Translation and has testified as an expert witness. At the beginning of the pandemic, she began to collaborate with colleagues to learn about more opportunities for remote interpreting and that collaboration gave rise to TEA Language Solutions.
Alejandra J. Chan was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Languages and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico School of Law. During law school she helped her Professor organize the training program for interpreters of Native languages in the court system as well as organizing a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course on court interpreters. Today she practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico with an emphasis on Spanish speaking clients.
Carlos Radillo grew up in a Spanish speaking household in the United States and Mexico. He learned English growing up and attending elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan and was formally educated through high school at a bilingual school in Mexico City. He attended College at Montana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. Working as a designer in Seattle, he was quickly drawn to the field of interpretation. He began working as an interpreter in Seattle in 2005 upon passing the Washington State Court Certification exam. After gaining experience in State Court and furthering his studies in interpretation, he passed the Federal Court Interpreter exam and began working in the Federal Courts in Seattle and Yakima. In 2005 he moved to California and was certified as a court interpreter. Since that time he has worked continuously as a court interpreter for both state and Federal courthouses in Washington and California, where he currently resides. He has also worked as an interpreter for television and broadcasting. In 2008 he was one of 5 interpreters working for Univision in the simulcasts of the Obama-McCain debates. In 2010 he began teaching interpretation and translation at the University of Arizona’s Court Interpretation and Translation Institute where he continues to teach as a Senior Instructor.
Damián Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at University of New Mexico where he also directs the Spanish as a Heritage Language program. He has conducted extensive research on bilingualism, sociolinguistics, language sociology and language acquisition in a cultural setting. His publications appear in journals such as the International Journal of Bilingualism, Spanish in Context and Hispania. He is also coauthor of a recent book, Language Ideologies and Linguistic Identity in Heritage Language Learning (Showstack, Pascual y Cabo & Wilson, 2024). His experience working with bilingual populations has served as a platform for him to work on legal cases as an expert witness at state and federal levels. The majority of his testimony informs situations in which law enforcement uses memorized phrases to attempt to obtain consent to search the property of Spanish speakers or in which they assume Spanish speakers are able to understand complicated English in legal settings. He also employs his knowledge of the field of sociolinguistics to weigh in on English language cases that involve potential coercion. Through his combined efforts, he hopes to shed light on important issues facing Spanish speakers in the US and contribute to their overall advancement.
Ernest Niño Murcia is an interpreter and translator based in Des Moines, Iowa. Both state and federally certified, he has interpreted legal proceedings and prepared translations, transcriptions, and expert witness reports/testimony for clients in the private and public sectors. He is also certified as a Spanish to English translator by the ATA and is an active member of The International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC). As a speaker and trainer, he has presented live and online sessions through organizations including NAJIT, the University of Arizona& National Center for Interpretation, and the U.S. Department of Justice, among others.
Humberto Orive practiced law in Mexico for 14 years before relocating to the United States in 2002. He is now a Federally Certified Court Interpreter on Staff with the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, and previously worked for the Colorado Judiciary as Managing Court Interpreter for the Second Judicial District of Colorado, which encompasses all of Denver District and Juvenile Courts. During his tenure with the Colorado Courts, he served as a member of the Colorado Translation Advisory Board, the Colorado Managing Court Interpreters Committee, and the Colorado Court Interpreter Oversight Committee. He has given a number of presentations at events in the U.S. and Mexico.
Joseline Segovia is the Language Access Coordinator at the Albuquerque Police Department. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with her Master’s degree in Linguistics. As a linguist and Communications Specialist, Joseline specializes in facilitating multilingual and multicultural communication through community-centered practices and innovation. She is passionate about creating engagement toward the advancement of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility and has acted as consultant and language expert in the fields of education, public service, government, tech, and the entertainment industry.
Judy Jenner is a Spanish and German business and legal translator, conference interpreter, and federally certified Spanish court interpreter as well as state-certified court interpreter in Nevada, California, and Washington. She has an MBA in marketing and runs her boutique translation and interpreting business, Twin Translations, with her twin sister Dagmar. She was born in Austria and grew up in Mexico City. She is a former in-house translation department manager. She writes the blog Translation Times and the "Entrepreneurial Linguist" column for The ATA Chronicle, serves as one of the ATA spokespersons, and is a frequent conference speaker at conferences around the country and the world. She is the co-author of The Entrepreneurial Linguist: The Business-School Approach to Freelance Translation, which has sold more than 10,000 copies. Judy also holds a master’s degree in Spanish/English conference interpreting from Glendon College at York University in Toronto, Canada and teaches interpreting at the University of California-San Diego and at her alma mater, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Her special talent is memorizing airport codes.
Leilani Padilla holds a M.A. in Translation and Interpretation from MIIS from 2021, became a Federal Court Certified Interpreter in 2022, is Court Certified in New Mexico and California. Leilani has been a conference interpreter and has provided interpretation services for all levels of government, International Organizations, NGO’s, over the past 25 years. Leilani is currently a freelance conference interpreter, and a court interpreter contractor for the California Court System in the Monterey Bay area. Leilani is also a hypnotherapist and yoga instructor, and she constantly is seeking ways to bring her own areas of professional practice and interest together for the betterment of court and conference interpretation as a profession.
Néstor Wagner was born in Argentina. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1986 and his Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1990 from the University of Washington. He is a certified Medical, Administrative Hearings and Court Interpreter since 1989. In 1993 he founded the Southern California School of Interpretation in Los Angeles and quickly grew to four different locations throughout California and Nevada. He inaugurated a beautiful and spacious campus in 2002 in Santa Fe Springs and trained over 10,000 students from 2002 until 2020. Néstor has always been an innovative training leader offering specialized training for interpreters using the latest technology available. He launched the first online training program for interpreters in 2006 and fine-tuned it in 2012. By 2020, thanks to his innovation and inclusion of technology in all his training platforms, his students seamlessly transitioned from onsite to online training. His training headquarters and studio are in El Segundo, California where he continues to teach his excellent courses offering online and hybrid online platforms, reaching hundreds of new interpretation and translation students all over the world! Néstor is passionate about technology and teaching and welcomes A.I. technology as an innovative, exciting, and motivational training tool to improve his own training platforms. He recently earned a certificate from M.I.T. for “Designing and Building A.I. Products and Services” and is currently enhancing and preserving his teaching and renowned methodologies for generations to come. He will soon unveil a unique training product that has already been approved to train Superior Court interpreters on the East Coast. Néstor is excited to show us today what the future of technology and A.I. can do for us.
Melinda González-Hibner currently serves as the Supervisory Court Interpreter for the U.S. District Court of New Mexico. Before joining the federal judiciary, Melinda enjoyed a happy freelance career beyond the courtroom, contracting for the Department of State and the Department of Defense, teaching interpreter orientation and skills building workshops for state courts, presenting at professional conferences, and serving as a test writer and rater for interpreter credentialing programs. She took a short hiatus from that life to serve as the first Court Interpreter Program Administrator for the Colorado Judicial Department from 2004-2006, foreshadowing her future as a federal court staff interpreter many years later. An ATA certified translator, Melinda holds a BA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, a MSC in Political Sociology from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for graduate research in Cuba. Passionate about the many elements that play a role in the wellbeing of interpreters and the excellence of the services they provide, she has long been a committed and active advocate for the profession, serving as a board member for NAJIT, ATA, CAPI and NMTIA.
Pavlos Panagopoulos, CFP® has been a registered representative with Cetera Advisor Networks (formerly Financial Network) since 1986. He started the Panagopoulos Insurance Agency in 2001 to help his clients with their insurance needs. A native of Carlsbad, NM, he attended Mercer University and received his BBA in 1986. Pavlos received his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 1991. He has been honored as Rep of the Year (2011), Citizen of the Year by the Belen Chamber of Commerce (2007), AHEPAN of the Year (2012), and Belen Optimist of the Year (1999). He served as AHEPA District Governor and Chairman of the Silver District Scholarship Committee for many years. Pavlos calls in a stock market report to the Bob Clark Morning Show, KKOB 770AM, on Tuesday mornings at 7:43 am MST.
Peter Katel was ATA-certified in 2018 for Spanish to English translation. Since 2016, he has worked mainly as a New Mexico-certified court interpreter. Previously, he was a journalist for New Mexico and national publications, based in Santa Fe, Mexico City, Miami and Washington DC.
Peter Pabisch, Ph.D., Dr. Phil. is Professor Emeritus of German and European Studies at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and co-founder (1975-76) and co-director of the German Summer School of New Mexico. He is writer of lyric and poetry and has also published numerous academic titles on German authors. Among other awards, Peter is recipient of the Grand Decoration of Honor by the Republic of Austria and is also member of the Austrian P.E.N.
Uwe Schroeter works as an English-German technical translator. He started out as an in-house translator in 1994 and has been working as a freelance translator since his relocation to New Mexico in 1997. Uwe became ATA-certified in 2003 and has proctored both handwritten and computerized ATA Exams six times.
Viviana Márquez is a linguist with a passion for social justice and cultural sensitivity. She has been an interpreter and translator for over 30 years with experience in the fields of forensic and medical interpreting and translation and has actively participated in several interpreter and translator associations, as well as volunteered as an advisory committee member for interpreting and translation programs at institutes of higher education. She is a Federally Court Certified Interpreter and a State Certified Court Interpreter, formerly in California and presently in New Mexico. Viviana earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree and a Master of Public Administration, both degrees earned in her late forties, proof that age is but a number and that the mind never ceases to learn new things. She has also completed coursework in Biochemistry at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina, her mother land. Strongly influenced by her family’s experience with the military regimes of the 1970’s and 80’s in Argentina, Viviana holds a firm belief in the intrinsic values of humanity grounded in collective compassion, freedom, reverence for life, and fairness. These beliefs are what led her to a career in interpreting and translation, a profession that provides a voice to those who, otherwise, would not have one due to language barriers. Ultimately, her vocation and passion led her to a decade-long career as head of a public hospital interpreting program in Southern California, a once small program that Viviana developed into a comprehensive department by incorporating needed languages, educating staff on the importance of language access, and updating remote interpreting technology, thereby, extending language services to other facilities within a county level. Viviana has retired from the State of California but is currently freelancing as an interpreter and translator in New Mexico. As she enters the next stage of her life, she vows to continue learning and, among her future endeavors, plans to include advocacy for Hispanic immigrant women—one of the highest risk groups for domestic physical violence and emotional abuse.
SESSIONS (Subject to change)
March 1, 2024- DAY 1
REGISTRATION/MORNING NETWORKING: 7:30-8:30 AM
WELCOME 8:30-9:00
SESSION 1A 9:00-10:30 Business (Language Neutral) Aimee Benavides Freelancing: How to treat your practice as an interpreter as a business. This presentation includes a discussion regarding quoting, types of services offered, licenses, insurance, accounting and referrals.
SESSION 1B 9:00-10:30 Judy Jenner (Language Neutral) 10 things I love about Translators: How to make yourself popular with clients. While they say that every client is different, some best practices should be used with each and every client – whether it’s a direct client, a language services provider, or a fellow linguist who runs a boutique T&I business. The presenter, who falls in the latter category, hires interpreters and translators for projects around the world, and has learned a thing or two about being on the other side of the transaction. Judy will share what she loves about translators, and yes, also, some things that they could improve. She will share practical tips that linguists can take home and implement immediately. Most of these tips require no investment – just some time and a bit of a paradigm shift.
SESSION 1C 9:00-10:30 Civil Terminology (Spanish specific) Néstor Wagner This is a language-specific presentation. A comparison between criminal and civil terms will be presented in this seminar. Localization by jurisdiction is also covered. This seminar includes terminology in the following civil areas: 2. Unlawful Detainers, 3. Conservatorship, 4. Probate Law, 5. Contract Law, 6. Personal Injuries, and 7. Corporate Law
BREAK 10:30-10:45
SESSION 2A 10:45-12:15 Meditation and Visualization for Peak Performance in Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation Leilani Padilla (Language Neutral) At this session, participants will practice relaxation and visualization techniques for enhanced memory and retention. This session is designed to strengthen word retrieval, décalage, accuracy and focus while interpreting. Participants will explore and assess in themselves aspects that make for solid, well-rounded interpretation renditions and will work on expanding those aspects in themselves through a guided meditation and visualization technique. At the beginning and at the end of the session, participants will be asked to render a short consecutive speech to one another in pairs and take stock of the differences and improvements between the two renditions. Time permitting, the session will include a brief discussion on different methods to boost memory and retention for interpretation purposes.
SESSION 2B 10:45-12:15 The Beauty of Spanglish Carlos Radillo (Spanish specific) This session will deal with Spanglish as an emerging language. The class will encourage student participation in hopes of establishing a discussion surrounding the "value" of Spanglish. Many formally educated Spanish speakers look down on Spanglish as evidence of ignorance, or as a regrettable deterioration of Spanish as it is misspoken by second or third generation Hispanics. The intention of this class is to have attendees understand that languages are constantly evolving organisms. It is just as ridiculous for us to look down on Spanglish as it was for a 4th century Latin speaker to look down on French, Spanish or Portuguese. The intention is for participants to embrace Spanglish, enjoying its creativity and understanding that it will continue to evolve. A glossary of Spanglish terms and expressions will be presented.
SESSION 2C 10:45-12:15 Language Access, Linguistic Bias and Diversity in APD Joseline Segovia, Language Access Coordinator (Language Neutral) This presentation will demonstrate the importance of properly training law enforcement personnel in dealing with non-English speakers. Increasing awareness of the importance of language access and learning how to bridge communication to understand the linguistic diversity, bias and barriers people experience in Albuquerque. You’ll hear about interactions between officers and non-English speakers resulting in precarious situations.
LUNCH 12:15-1:30
SESSION 3A 1:30-4:00 TOUR OF ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME LAB The tour will begin with a lecture in which different techniques and protocols of evidence collection will be discussed. This will be followed by a tour of the lab including the ballistics and toolmarks department, chemistry lab, and evidence room/warehouse.
SESSION 3B 1:30-4:00 Ambiguous requests from police officers to NES Damián Wilson Vergara (Language Neutral) What happens when police attempt to gain consent to search property of Spanish speakers when the officer only knows a few Spanish phrases? This presentation focuses on attempts by English-speaking police with minimal Spanish to gain consent to search property of Spanish-dominant subjects with minimal English by deploying memorized phrases, such as “Me permite registrar vehículo”, which may be analyzed in multiple ways by a Spanish speaker. By applying interactional notions from the fields of pragmatics, sociolinguistics and language acquisition to select interactions, we see that these encounters generate a range of interactional phenomena such as accommodation, acquiescence, negotiation of meaning, code-switching and lack of uptake due to lack of proficiency. On a more general level, other factors influence these interactions: a) there is a power imbalance that influences the overall interaction, b) there is a great deal of confusion in these interactions, and c) both parties employ strategies to negotiate and mediate these interactions. Despite limited proficiency, law enforcement may believe that they have achieved consent (Berk-Seligson 2009), in which case they will carry out a search of property. The results of analyzing these interactions cast doubt as to whether a Spanish speaker can provide meaningful consent when the language deployed by the officer is below the level of proficiency needed to engage in such a speech act. This study demonstrates applications of linguistics that go beyond analysis of structure or the articulation of ideologies. As Eades comments upon the context of legal interactions, “sociolinguistics can go further, making a valuable contribution to bigger issues of justice” (Eades 2010, 11). By shedding light on these interactions, we promote a more equitable treatment of Spanish speakers by law enforcement.
SESSION 3C 1:30-3:00PM Tips for freelance professionals: Learn to successfully Invest, Insure, and Manage for your Now and your Future Pavlos Panagopoulos (Language Neutral) In this session, participants will better understand options to invest wisely, have the proper insurance for freelance businesses, and learn to manage money effectively for their day-to-day lifestyle and future retirement plans.
BREAK 3:00-3:15 SESSION 4A 3:30-5:00PM Technology Aimee Benavides (Language Neutral) What is your ideal tech setup? This session reviews various tech tools that can improve your ability to interpret remotely with confidence. This session will also include a basic tutorial about understanding a computer's settings- what is memory versus storage, and how that affects interpreters. Participants can see first-hand what some of the peripherals look like.
SESSION 4B 3:30-5:00PM ATA-Exam tips Uwe Schroeter and Peter Katel (Language Neutral)
In this session, two ATA-certified translators (English into German & Spanish into English) will discuss their experience of passing the ATA Exam and will make recommendations regarding how to prepare and what materials and resources were helpful to them. The speakers will also highlight the newly created Online Exam, which is now available in addition to in-person exams. Session attendees will have the opportunity to ask the presenters questions about the ATA exam experience.
March 2, 2024- DAY 2
REGISTRATION/MORNING NETWORKING: 7:30-8:30 AM
WELCOME 8:30 –9:00
SESSION 1A 9:00-10:30 Ethics: Mapping the lines of professionalism in and out of the courtroom: Officer of the Court, Expert Witness, Colleague, Competitor? Melinda González-Hibner (Language Neutral) Often, our sense of obligation to the justice system, to language access, or to our role as officers of the court collides with the expectations of unobtrusiveness and impartiality that are fundamental to the profession. This is understandable, as we can be defined as expert witnesses, officers of the court and/or interpreters. The fact that many of us work in healthcare, community and conference settings can also serve to complicate our sense of professional boundaries in the courtroom. The situation outside the courtroom, while perhaps less complicated, also poses challenges for novice and experienced interpreters alike. In the absence of guidance from our code of professional conduct, professional interactions with our peers can be rewarding, frustrating or unclear. What should one do if a colleague is misinterpreting testimony? What if the translated evidence presented by one of the parties is inaccurate? Where does the role of the interpreter end, and the duty as an officer of the court begin? What about knowingly undercutting your colleague to win an assignment? Or giving your opinion about the work of a colleague to one of your clients? Can you ever be a respectable “check” interpreter? If you have ever wondered when to speak up or bite your tongue, or how to interact with your peers in difficult situations, this session is for you. Come look at our field from a wholistic perspective, increase your awareness of the issues, and learn about the repercussions your personal practices can have on your profession and your peers.
SESSION 1B 9:00-10:30 Remote Team Interpreting Ernest Niño Murcia (Language Neutral) In this session you will learn how to work with a remote booth partner, how to prepare materials, how to execute seamless handovers and to set up a monitor device to communicate and hear each other during an assignment. We will discuss tried and tested approaches to educate clients on how to work with interpreters, carry out sound checks and guide participants on how to use the Zoom interpreting function. We will have a short demo and cover some basics about equipment.
SESSION 1C 9:00-10:30 Immigration Terminology Néstor Wagner (Spanish specific) This is a language-specific presentation. A comparison between criminal and immigration terms will be presented in this seminar. Single and double localization principles are introduced in order to better define the original terms and their equivalent in Spanish. Interference principles are also discussed along with their corresponding filters. During this seminar, the speaker will review key terminology used in a master calendar hearing, merits hearing, statements of the law, and court orders. Scripts of typical immigration proceedings will be made available to all participants. Participants will become familiar with the Spanish equivalent of the mostly used terms in immigration court. Video practices are included in this presentation.
BREAK 10:30-10:45
SESSION 2A 10:45-12:15 Pricing Strategies Judy Jenner (Language Neutral) Pricing: it’s a controversial and complex subject, and it’s one that all linguists need to address in order to make a good living in our profession. The 10 topics to be discussed during this interactive workshop include: overview of demand and supply, the peanuts/monkey’s phenomenon, the business case against free translation tests, surcharges, adversity, adjustments for inflation, why no linguist is an island, etc. The speaker will analyze pricing strategy from a straightforward business and economics perspective. In accordance with anti-trust legislation, the speaker will not be making specific price recommendations.
SESSION 2B 10:45-12:15 Advanced Zoom Simultaneous Aimee Benavides and Ernest Niño Murcia In this session you will learn about hacks to take your RSI to the next level, troubleshooting common issues and hidden settings that can help make RSI less stressful.
SESSION 2C 10:45-12:15 Consecutive workout Carlos Radillo (Spanish specific) This will be an exercise-based, skill-building class. The focus will not be on any specific note-taking method, but rather on improving the combination of an interpreter's current method in tandem with the individual peculiarities of his/her memory retention ability. In my experience, note-taking systems often do not require students to evaluate their particular memory retention skills beforehand, but rather prescribe a set of procedures, layouts and symbols which are not tailored to the individual. Through a series of progressively longer exercises where students record their renditions (without taking notes), I aim to reveal to them the limitations, inclinations and prejudices of their memory. The second part of the class will be a series of exercises where the students apply what they have learned by rendering the same scripts, this time with notes.
LUNCH
SESSION 3A 1:30-3:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER-Néstor Wagner (Language Neutral) AI Technologies for Interpreters and Translators Is AI going to replace interpreters and translators? How can AI help interpreters and translators? This presentation discusses the difference between an AI model based on ChatGPT versus an AI model based on knowledge base created by an interpreting education institution. 1. The shortcomings of ChatGPT are presented through a research paper developed by the speaker. 2. The role of the principle of localization and interference in the design of an AI model. 3. Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Designs that combine AI and human Intelligence applied to interpreting and translating. 4. Human interpreters in the loop. 5. Basic explanation on how AI model for interpreters works. 7. Current AI resources for interpreters and translators which are capable of improving accuracy, performance and transfer of terminology and legal structures are.
BREAK 3:00-3:15
SESSION 4A 3:15-4:45 Panel Discussion: The Future of Interpretation and Translation Judy Jenner, Ernest Niño Murcia and Aimee Benavides (Language Neutral) Moderated by Melinda González-Hibner Do translators and interpreters live in a scary new post-pandemic world? What will 2024 and beyond hold for our profession? How has the global pandemic impacted our profession? Is RSI here to stay? Will translators and interpreters face the fate of horses? Will technology play a more important role? What job types will be available for linguists in the future and what’s a content curator? While everyone has an opinion, but no one has a crystal ball, one thing is certain: there will be changes, and the best we can do is to learn about what is (probably) coming, keep up to date on new developments, and think about how to adapt and evolve. The speaker will present a high-level view of what she thinks is coming (she may have lost her crystal ball in a Vegas casino) and how linguists can ensure their success in this decade, the next one, and beyond.
Panelists (Judy Jenner, Ernest, Aimee Benavides) will be asked about current trends in the fields of interpretation and translation and will opine about what lies ahead for interpreters and translators in the future.
SESSION 4B NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR LOCATION: Tomasita’s (directions are at the end of the program)
This will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the region and to network professionally with them.
MARCH 3, 2024- DAY 3
MORNING NETWORKING 8:30-9:00
SESSION 1A 9:00-10:30 La Terminología del Juicio Oral en México Humberto Orive (Spanish specific) Esta sesión tiene por objeto familiarizar al público con el nuevo sistema de enjuiciamiento penal en México. Visitar ágilmente la legislación mexicana actual, comparar brevemente con el proceso penal Federal de los Estados Unidos, y al hacerlo extraer la riqueza terminológica que la ley nueva ha engendrado. Al efecto, se presentará un glosario exhaustivo de la terminología del nuevo proceso penal oral en México.
SESSION 1B 9:00-10:30 Problems With Literary Translations in Verisimilitude Peter Pabisch, PhD, Professor Emeritus of German Studies (Language Neutral) Successful literary translations must consider a multitude of cultural differences besides the pure textual element. It requires an intimate understanding of the other culture to one’s own. In addition to the adequate rendering of a standard language into one’s own under literary auspices we should discuss the question of dealing with texts that mix a standard language with several of its regional variants known as dialects. The term verisimilitude recognizes the need for an author to portray certain features and figures in that different lingual realm. And what about translating such texts satisfactorily?
SESSION 1C 9:00-10:30 Habits of Highly Effective Note Takers Ernest Niño Murcia (Language Neutral) Having a reliable note-taking system is key to interpreting effectively in the consecutive mode. That said, what works for one person may not make sense to another. Because note-taking is as individual as handwriting, it is best for interpreters to work on creating their own system of notes that combines basic elements such as letters, symbols and spacing. The goal of this session is to expose participants to actual examples of good note-taking technique while offering opportunities for practice to identify and perfect their individual note-taking style.
BREAK 10:30-10:45
SESSION 2A 10:45-12:15 Posts, Likes and Friending: Spanish < > English Social Media Vocabulary Ernest Niño Murcia (Spanish specific) The internet, including sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media, have made a huge impact on society from interpersonal relationships and business to crime and police work. This topic is particularly relevant to interpreters as they begin to encounter these words in their daily assignments. Presenters will first provide an overview of the topic before discussing particularly noteworthy or challenging terms within the framework of finding natural equivalents for terms instead of literal translations, while discussing and modeling best practices for researching new terms not yet found in traditional reference resources.
SESSION 2B 10:45-12:15 Interpreting for psych evals: Pitfalls and Suggestions for Best Practices Carlos Radillo (Language Neutral) I will discuss my concern (backed by research of, among others, a forensic psychologist I met during an MS13 trial) surrounding some of the problems related to accurately assessing a defendant's competency when there is not only a linguistic, but also a cultural barrier to contend with. I will address the criteria psychologists apply in determining competency and will discuss how some questions may produce misleading or equivocal answers. Short of recusing oneself from these interviews altogether, I will propose some best practices aimed not only at facilitating a more accurate determination but also improving awareness of how these forensic tools which are imperfect to begin with, can potentially lead to miscarriages of justice.
SESSION 2C 10:45-12:15 Consecutive and Simultaneous Techniques Néstor Wagner (Language Neutral) This is a language-neutral presentation. Participants will learn simultaneous techniques to provide an accurate rendition of original utterances at speeds in excess of 160 words per minute. Furthermore, participants will learn consecutive note-taking techniques to improve the acquisition of the original message. The note-taking technique was developed by the speaker. Short-term enhancement techniques are also covered in this seminar. The original structure of the note-taking techniques will be developed along with apps that provide enhancement to the overall accuracy of the transfer. Participants will be able to interpret segments of up to 130 terms at the end of this seminar.
LUNCH
SESSION 3A 1:30-3:00 Advanced Simultaneous Interpreting: Forensic Drug Analysis (Spanish specific) Ernest Niño Murcia (Spanish specific) Forensic chemists who identify and analyze controlled substances seized by law enforcement are among the most common witnesses’ interpreters will encounter in drug cases. The breadth and depth of terms in disciplines such as chemistry, mathematics and general science presented in a fast-paced question and answer format can challenge even experienced, skilled interpreters. This session first aims to give participants a theoretical overview of the underlying scientific principles and concepts covered by forensic chemists in their testimony. Next, participants will work to identify equivalent terms in Spanish before putting their new knowledge into action through a simultaneous interpreting exercise involving direct examination of a forensic chemist, which will be thoroughly evaluated.
SESSION 3B 1:30-3:00 The Difference Between a Good Interpreter and a Great One: A Lawyer’s Perspective Alejandra Chan (Language Neutral) The speaker is an attorney with experience navigating the complexities of multilingual legal proceedings and will focus on what truly separates a good interpreter from a great one. In this speech we'll delve into the qualities that make an interpreter stand out in the legal arena including: accuracy, listening, clarity, professionalism and cultural competency. This speech is more than just a theory, it includes real-life examples, courtroom anecdotes, and practical tips to help you hone your skills. You'll leave with a toolbox full of actionable takeaways to elevate your practice and stand out in the competitive world of legal interpreting.
SESSION 3C 1:30-3:00 Active Shooter Safety Training Officer Sean Callinan (Language Neutral)
BREAK 3:00-3:15
SESSION 4A 3:30-5:00 Introduction to Medical Interpreting Viviana Márquez (Language Neutral) This session will provide interested participants with an overview of the field of Medical Interpreting, the similarities and differences with court interpreting, and the rewards and challenges of this profession. We will delve into the basic skills, ethics, and protocol standards of Medical Interpreting. Upon completion of this session, participants will have gained knowledge of the following:
SESSION 4B 3:30-5:00 Ethics Aimee Benavides (Language Neutral) Do court interpreter ethics apply to everywhere we interpret? Lively discussion with audience participation about various settings and what is considered to be ethical behavior. Several scenarios will be presented with discussion to follow in the following sectors: Court Schools Public hearings Business interpreting Conference interpreting
SESSION 4C 3:30-5:00 Legal Spanish, False Cognates or Spanglish? Melinda González-Hibner (Spanish specific) Court interpreters who work in SpanishEnglish are fortunate to have many resources and training available as they train for certification. But if you think you can rest on your laurels once you are certified, having learned all the terms that are frequently used in court, think again. Language is always evolving, terms of art used by interpreters in the U.S. get more nuanced, and the criminal codes of Spanish speaking countries continue to be updated. Interpreters who work in Spanish have no excuse not to keep up! During this workshop, we will discuss how best to continue preparing for your interpreting assignments throughout your career and go over some frequently used terms that have undergone changes in recent memory, or that may be interpreted correctly in more than one way. Among the terms we will review: Domestic Violence, Discovery, Probation, Plea Agreement, Seizure. Come armed with your best solutions and be ready to consider others!
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The University of North Florida, College of Education and Human Services, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the ASL/English Interpreting program, beginning Spring Semester 2023 (contract begins December 21, 2022). The Interpreting Program offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees with concentrations in community interpreting, educational interpreting, interpreting pedagogy and general practitioner. Responsibilities: Requirements: Preferred Qualifications Application: The salary is $65,000 – $75,000 based on experience. Dates: Questions may be directed to Dr. Len Roberson, Program Director and Search Committee Chair at len.roberson@unf.edu . Website URL: https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/19509 Via Charles Tiayon
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By: Vincent Cabreza - Reporter / @Inquirer_Baguio Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:52 AM April 14, 2024 BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Imagine adaptive algorithms translating courtroom exchanges from English to major Filipino dialects in real time for the benefit of litigants, or podcasts that explain the scope and impact of landmark decisions to average citizens. These are just samples of the technological and educational innovations that may soon be embraced by the Supreme Court. The high court is reviewing the advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) in making the judicial process more efficient, fair and accessible especially to the disadvantaged, the Inquirer learned during Thursday’s launch of the FAIR Justice program here, where the Supreme Court has been holding its summer sessions. The Supreme Court is looking to tap AI and various apps already in use in many parts of the world to translate court interactions for the sake of undereducated litigants during trials, according to a ranking court official privy to the plans but who asked not be named for lack of authority to speak on the matter. An AI app could also be used to translate major decisions into various dialects, which the public may access through the Supreme Court’s online portal, the official said.‘Top-to-bottom reforms’ Also under study is the production of podcasts that properly synthesize and expound on landmark jurisprudence, its underlying issues and arguments, and ultimately its impact on society. Harnessing technology to improve the efficiency of the Philippine judiciary was indeed the pervading topic during the April 11 launch of the Australian-funded FAIR Justice program. It is one of the key features of the tribunal’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI), which was set into motion in 2022 and have steps lined up till 2027, according to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. INQUIRER PHOTO/NINO JESUS ORBETA
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Imagine adaptive algorithms translating courtroom exchanges from English to major Filipino dialects in real time for the benefit of litigants, or podcasts that explain the scope and impact of landmark decisions to average citizens. These are just samples of the technological and educational innovations that may soon be embraced by the Supreme Court. ‘Top-to-bottom reforms’
The SPJI, Gesmundo said, serves as the “blueprint for top-to-bottom, system-wide operational and institutional reforms aimed at bringing about an efficient and effective judiciary that delivers justice in real time—justice that is not just fair, but responsive, fast and fully accessible to all.” “The product of exhaustive study, collaboration, deliberation, and discernment, the SPJI offers a comprehensive set of reforms [that were] formulated around four guiding principles: timely and fair justice, transparent and accountable justice, equal and inclusive justice, and technologically adaptive management,” the chief justice said. Aid to stenographersAccording to the SPJI manual, the Supreme Court is of the view that AI and its use for language and “problem solving and reasoning” require a thorough study, especially if it is to be applied to court operations. Such a review will cover the possible risks posed by AI, even as other countries have been employing “AI-enabled research tools and AI-enabled voice-to-text transcription applications to support the work of court stenographers,” the manual noted. The technology could make up for the shortage of court stenographers, it added. Another proposal under the SPJI calls for setup of an e-library that can be programmed to track the history of a specific case, as well as its relationship with other cases, helping litigants who want a better grasp of their unfolding legal battles. Guided by the SPJI, FAIR Justice is a five-year, P350-million program enabling vulnerable sectors to benefit from the judicial system, with a stress on gender equality and inclusivity, said Dr. Moya Collett, the acting Australian ambassador to the Philippines.
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By: Vincent Cabreza - Reporter / @Inquirer_Baguio Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:52 AM April 14, 2024 BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Imagine adaptive algorithms translating courtroom exchanges from English to major Filipino dialects in real time for the benefit of litigants, or podcasts that explain the scope and impact of landmark decisions to average citizens. These are just samples of the technological and educational innovations that may soon be embraced by the Supreme Court. The high court is reviewing the advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) in making the judicial process more efficient, fair and accessible especially to the disadvantaged, the Inquirer learned during Thursday’s launch of the FAIR Justice program here, where the Supreme Court has been holding its summer sessions. The Supreme Court is looking to tap AI and various apps already in use in many parts of the world to translate court interactions for the sake of undereducated litigants during trials, according to a ranking court official privy to the plans but who asked not be named for lack of authority to speak on the matter. An AI app could also be used to translate major decisions into various dialects, which the public may access through the Supreme Court’s online portal, the official said.‘Top-to-bottom reforms’ Also under study is the production of podcasts that properly synthesize and expound on landmark jurisprudence, its underlying issues and arguments, and ultimately its impact on society. Harnessing technology to improve the efficiency of the Philippine judiciary was indeed the pervading topic during the April 11 launch of the Australian-funded FAIR Justice program. It is one of the key features of the tribunal’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI), which was set into motion in 2022 and have steps lined up till 2027, according to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo.
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Imagine adaptive algorithms translating courtroom exchanges from English to major Filipino dialects in real time for the benefit of litigants, or podcasts that explain the scope and impact of landmark decisions to average citizens. These are just samples of the technological and educational innovations that may soon be embraced by the Supreme Court. ‘Top-to-bottom reforms’
The SPJI, Gesmundo said, serves as the “blueprint for top-to-bottom, system-wide operational and institutional reforms aimed at bringing about an efficient and effective judiciary that delivers justice in real time—justice that is not just fair, but responsive, fast and fully accessible to all.” “The product of exhaustive study, collaboration, deliberation, and discernment, the SPJI offers a comprehensive set of reforms [that were] formulated around four guiding principles: timely and fair justice, transparent and accountable justice, equal and inclusive justice, and technologically adaptive management,” the chief justice said. Aid to stenographersAccording to the SPJI manual, the Supreme Court is of the view that AI and its use for language and “problem solving and reasoning” require a thorough study, especially if it is to be applied to court operations. Such a review will cover the possible risks posed by AI, even as other countries have been employing “AI-enabled research tools and AI-enabled voice-to-text transcription applications to support the work of court stenographers,” the manual noted. The technology could make up for the shortage of court stenographers, it added. Another proposal under the SPJI calls for setup of an e-library that can be programmed to track the history of a specific case, as well as its relationship with other cases, helping litigants who want a better grasp of their unfolding legal battles. Guided by the SPJI, FAIR Justice is a five-year, P350-million program enabling vulnerable sectors to benefit from the judicial system, with a stress on gender equality and inclusivity, said Dr. Moya Collett, the acting Australian ambassador to the Philippines.
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"By Zhang Yage · 2024-04-08 · Source: NO.15 APRIL 11, 2024 As a skill as old as language that boomed during the age of geographic discovery in the 16th century, the art of translation has undergone significant development and has been closely tied to scientific and technological progress since the latter half of the 20th century. Currently, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the translation service industry. "In 2023, 839 translation companies in China made use of AI-based translation technology—an increase of 251 from the year before," Cheng Wei, Vice President of the Translators Association of China (TAC), said at the association's 2024 conference. Founded in 1982, the TAC represents professional translators and interpreters nationwide through its more than 7,000 institutional members, 10,000 individual members, and 18 committees covering areas including science and technology, literature and arts, social sciences, legal affairs, ethnic minority languages, translation studies and teaching, interpreting and more. This year's TAC annual conference took place in Changsha, Hunan Province, from March 30 to 31. Cheng said AI-based translation technology serves not only China's translation and interpretation community itself, but also the country's international exchange and cooperation. "The rapid advancement in implementing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) entails a huge demand for foreign language professionals, but we are facing a shortage of skilled translators in languages such as Arabic and Russian," Cheng said. "The new technology will no doubt be of great service to facilitating Belt and Road cooperation." The BRI is a China-proposed initiative to boost connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes. During the conference, the China International Communications Group (CICG) launched the Second Translation Technology Competition. The annual competition tests competitors' literacy of translation technologies with a focus on their ability to give precise prompts to the AI including relevant terms and keywords, as well as to edit and polish the AI-generated texts. Winners will receive prize money and access to the state-of-the-art AI translation applications. "Popularizing the use of AI-based translation technology will be an important part of our future work, as without widespread application and authentic feedback from users, the improvement of the technology will slow down," Cheng said. The evolving technology "At present, more than 50 percent of the industry's projects have used machine translation along with human translators, and more than 80 percent of enterprises in the sector have embraced the latest trend in translation—the Large Language Models (LLMs)," Huang Yulong, Director of CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation, said at the conference. LLM refers to a computational system capable of learning language naturally, allowing it to produce, interpret and process language. This type of model has a large number of parameters and can learn language patterns and professional knowledge from large-scale online text data. Machine translation has gone through three critical periods, the first (1950s-60s) required humans to input hundreds of specific rules concerning language and translation, which the machine will then strictly enforce. However, this was not cost effective due to the labor needed to input the rules and check the resulting translations. In the second period (1960s-80s), machines were capable of capturing some knowledge from databases automatically, and the cost was significantly reduced. "However, problems such as a lack of authenticity, cultural awareness and communicative skills emerged," He Zhongjun, Chair of the Baidu Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee, said at the conference, adding that the third and current phase, dominated by LLMs, has greatly improved the quality of translation by automatically capturing grammar, semantics and pragmatic information from the related corpora. Tech giant Baidu is one of China's top AI developers. For example, the latest version of Baidu Translation service is multi-functional, according to He. Prior to the translation of a text, the user can upload reference materials and input the requirements for the final product. Having perused the materials fed, Baidu Translation will surf the corpus and the Internet to verify the information available and search for additional background knowledge. After translating the text, the service will help with post-editing according to the user's further instructions, and it is also ready to answer any questions about its translation style and use of words. Other customized services include multilingual translation, giving type-setting advice based on contents and switching between language styles or registers. While highlighting its level of authenticity and cultural awareness, He showcased the improvement Baidu Translation demonstrates compared to previous systems in translating Internet slang. Baidu Translation successfully translated zei6, a Chinese Internet phrase frequently used by Gen Zs that would have been directly translated as thief six by previous translation systems, because zei is the exact pronunciation of the Chinese character that means thief according to China's pinyin romanization system. Actually, its correct meaning is "very good at." Specific requirements Wu Juan, Vice President of Cloud Translation Technology, an AI technology company in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, that focuses on translation and localization solutions, said the company is committed to using machine translation technology based on neural machine translation (NMT) and LLMs to provide extensive application and technical support for the internationalization of businesses, smart teaching in tertiary institutions and simultaneous interpretation. LLM and NMT are the two core technologies used in translation today. NMT is a form of machine translation that uses an artificial neural network to complete the translation. After more than 20 years of development, it is a mature technology that is widely applied. "At present, NMT has certain economic advantages over LLMs, but the latter has been used to train translation engines for less than a year. Based on our training outcomes, we've found it can compensate for the shortcomings of NMT in maintaining consistency in understanding long articles, translation of literary works, creative translation, and many other areas. So we believe LLMs will prevail in the future as soon as it is as cost effective as NMT," Wu told Beijing Review. Cloud Translation Technology has developed a multilingual simultaneous interpreting system for meetings and teaching based on NMT, and they are working toward incorporating LLMs into it. "The development of AI-based translation and interpreting system will bring benefits for cooperation between countries in a lot of fields, especially education," Wu said. "Since most Chinese students choose English as their foreign language, they might not be prepared to participate in programs delivered in other languages. The AI technology helps students overcome any barriers between languages, and the LLM technology will surely be more helpful." Wu underscored that future research on machine translation should place more attention on specialization in particular categories and areas where large numbers of technical terms are used. "We believe by working in this direction, the fluency, professionalism and speed of machine translation will improve. And it will better cater to the needs of enterprises," she said. Cloud Translation Technology's translation engine is being carefully categorized and trained accordingly. At present, it covers 20 fields, including machinery, finance, information and communications technology, politics and diplomacy, and aerospace. "We will further refine our translation engine according to customer needs, and provide tailored services for different business units." Ding Li, Board Chair of Cloud Translation Technology, told Beijing Review. In addition to tailor-made services, Wu said the trained, privately deployed translation engines are particularly popular with technology and finance giants, as well as government departments and military agencies, because of their security and confidentiality. "We train translation engines and help customers set them up on discrete servers. If they don't use privately deployed engines, their intellectual property and trade secrets are at risk of leaking and, in some cases, there are national security concerns," Wu said. On March 15, Cloud Translation Technology signed a partnership agreement with Huawei, one of China's largest tech firms, to build a traditional Chinese medicine translation model, aiming to facilitate the transformation and overseas promotion of China's centuries-old medical knowledge.
A Russian teacher gives a lecture at a vocational college in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, using a simultaneous interpreting system on April 19, 2023 (COURTESY PHOTO) Way to go Despite the remarkable accomplishments of Chinese translation institutions, there is a technological gap between China and some developed countries, which started exploring AI earlier than China did, according to Wang Huashu, Secretary General of the Translation Technology Committee of the TAC. "Some products designed by other countries have advantages over ours in terms of diversity of functions, user experience, the degree of intelligence, and the quality of translation," Wang said, adding that Chinese enterprises need to increase investment in research and development, as well as cultivate more high-caliber professionals. Participants at the conference also discussed how to address challenges arising from the development of AI to the translation and interpretation community, including technological obstacles, ethical and moral issues, regulations and standards, the protection of intellectual property rights and data security. For example, one of the major problems with AI translation is AI hallucination, which refers to AI's occasional inclination to provide user with false, irrelevant or confusing information. In some cases, the AI produces rhetorical and flamboyant texts. Pan Jun, associate head of the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, offered her insight on drawbacks of AI translation at the conference. "So far, most popular AI translation products draw from a corpus that mainly consists of texts written by white people, leading to concerns over biased output," Pan said. "We should make full use of our resources in the fields of humanities and sociology to cope with this challenge, and put more effort into the development of AI's analytical and communication skills in dialogues." Another challenge identified by the participants is the training of future translators. "There is no doubt that future translators should be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to use AI-based translation technology in their work, but as teachers, we need to think about when and how to properly introduce the latest technologies to them without dousing their interest in learning basic language knowledge and improving their core skills, as this is likely to happen," Pan said. Copyedited by G.P. Wilson Comments to zhangyage@cicgamericas.com" #metaglossia_mundus Via Charles Tiayon
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"By Zhang Yage · 2024-04-08 · Source: NO.15 APRIL 11, 2024 As a skill as old as language that boomed during the age of geographic discovery in the 16th century, the art of translation has undergone significant development and has been closely tied to scientific and technological progress since the latter half of the 20th century. Currently, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the translation service industry. "In 2023, 839 translation companies in China made use of AI-based translation technology—an increase of 251 from the year before," Cheng Wei, Vice President of the Translators Association of China (TAC), said at the association's 2024 conference. Founded in 1982, the TAC represents professional translators and interpreters nationwide through its more than 7,000 institutional members, 10,000 individual members, and 18 committees covering areas including science and technology, literature and arts, social sciences, legal affairs, ethnic minority languages, translation studies and teaching, interpreting and more. This year's TAC annual conference took place in Changsha, Hunan Province, from March 30 to 31. Cheng said AI-based translation technology serves not only China's translation and interpretation community itself, but also the country's international exchange and cooperation. "The rapid advancement in implementing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) entails a huge demand for foreign language professionals, but we are facing a shortage of skilled translators in languages such as Arabic and Russian," Cheng said. "The new technology will no doubt be of great service to facilitating Belt and Road cooperation." The BRI is a China-proposed initiative to boost connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes. During the conference, the China International Communications Group (CICG) launched the Second Translation Technology Competition. The annual competition tests competitors' literacy of translation technologies with a focus on their ability to give precise prompts to the AI including relevant terms and keywords, as well as to edit and polish the AI-generated texts. Winners will receive prize money and access to the state-of-the-art AI translation applications. "Popularizing the use of AI-based translation technology will be an important part of our future work, as without widespread application and authentic feedback from users, the improvement of the technology will slow down," Cheng said. The evolving technology "At present, more than 50 percent of the industry's projects have used machine translation along with human translators, and more than 80 percent of enterprises in the sector have embraced the latest trend in translation—the Large Language Models (LLMs)," Huang Yulong, Director of CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation, said at the conference. LLM refers to a computational system capable of learning language naturally, allowing it to produce, interpret and process language. This type of model has a large number of parameters and can learn language patterns and professional knowledge from large-scale online text data. Machine translation has gone through three critical periods, the first (1950s-60s) required humans to input hundreds of specific rules concerning language and translation, which the machine will then strictly enforce. However, this was not cost effective due to the labor needed to input the rules and check the resulting translations. In the second period (1960s-80s), machines were capable of capturing some knowledge from databases automatically, and the cost was significantly reduced. "However, problems such as a lack of authenticity, cultural awareness and communicative skills emerged," He Zhongjun, Chair of the Baidu Artificial Intelligence Technical Committee, said at the conference, adding that the third and current phase, dominated by LLMs, has greatly improved the quality of translation by automatically capturing grammar, semantics and pragmatic information from the related corpora. Tech giant Baidu is one of China's top AI developers. For example, the latest version of Baidu Translation service is multi-functional, according to He. Prior to the translation of a text, the user can upload reference materials and input the requirements for the final product. Having perused the materials fed, Baidu Translation will surf the corpus and the Internet to verify the information available and search for additional background knowledge. After translating the text, the service will help with post-editing according to the user's further instructions, and it is also ready to answer any questions about its translation style and use of words. Other customized services include multilingual translation, giving type-setting advice based on contents and switching between language styles or registers. While highlighting its level of authenticity and cultural awareness, He showcased the improvement Baidu Translation demonstrates compared to previous systems in translating Internet slang. Baidu Translation successfully translated zei6, a Chinese Internet phrase frequently used by Gen Zs that would have been directly translated as thief six by previous translation systems, because zei is the exact pronunciation of the Chinese character that means thief according to China's pinyin romanization system. Actually, its correct meaning is "very good at." Specific requirements Wu Juan, Vice President of Cloud Translation Technology, an AI technology company in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, that focuses on translation and localization solutions, said the company is committed to using machine translation technology based on neural machine translation (NMT) and LLMs to provide extensive application and technical support for the internationalization of businesses, smart teaching in tertiary institutions and simultaneous interpretation. LLM and NMT are the two core technologies used in translation today. NMT is a form of machine translation that uses an artificial neural network to complete the translation. After more than 20 years of development, it is a mature technology that is widely applied. "At present, NMT has certain economic advantages over LLMs, but the latter has been used to train translation engines for less than a year. Based on our training outcomes, we've found it can compensate for the shortcomings of NMT in maintaining consistency in understanding long articles, translation of literary works, creative translation, and many other areas. So we believe LLMs will prevail in the future as soon as it is as cost effective as NMT," Wu told Beijing Review. Cloud Translation Technology has developed a multilingual simultaneous interpreting system for meetings and teaching based on NMT, and they are working toward incorporating LLMs into it. "The development of AI-based translation and interpreting system will bring benefits for cooperation between countries in a lot of fields, especially education," Wu said. "Since most Chinese students choose English as their foreign language, they might not be prepared to participate in programs delivered in other languages. The AI technology helps students overcome any barriers between languages, and the LLM technology will surely be more helpful." Wu underscored that future research on machine translation should place more attention on specialization in particular categories and areas where large numbers of technical terms are used. "We believe by working in this direction, the fluency, professionalism and speed of machine translation will improve. And it will better cater to the needs of enterprises," she said. Cloud Translation Technology's translation engine is being carefully categorized and trained accordingly. At present, it covers 20 fields, including machinery, finance, information and communications technology, politics and diplomacy, and aerospace. "We will further refine our translation engine according to customer needs, and provide tailored services for different business units." Ding Li, Board Chair of Cloud Translation Technology, told Beijing Review. In addition to tailor-made services, Wu said the trained, privately deployed translation engines are particularly popular with technology and finance giants, as well as government departments and military agencies, because of their security and confidentiality. "We train translation engines and help customers set them up on discrete servers. If they don't use privately deployed engines, their intellectual property and trade secrets are at risk of leaking and, in some cases, there are national security concerns," Wu said. On March 15, Cloud Translation Technology signed a partnership agreement with Huawei, one of China's largest tech firms, to build a traditional Chinese medicine translation model, aiming to facilitate the transformation and overseas promotion of China's centuries-old medical knowledge.
A Russian teacher gives a lecture at a vocational college in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, using a simultaneous interpreting system on April 19, 2023 (COURTESY PHOTO) Way to go Despite the remarkable accomplishments of Chinese translation institutions, there is a technological gap between China and some developed countries, which started exploring AI earlier than China did, according to Wang Huashu, Secretary General of the Translation Technology Committee of the TAC. "Some products designed by other countries have advantages over ours in terms of diversity of functions, user experience, the degree of intelligence, and the quality of translation," Wang said, adding that Chinese enterprises need to increase investment in research and development, as well as cultivate more high-caliber professionals. Participants at the conference also discussed how to address challenges arising from the development of AI to the translation and interpretation community, including technological obstacles, ethical and moral issues, regulations and standards, the protection of intellectual property rights and data security. For example, one of the major problems with AI translation is AI hallucination, which refers to AI's occasional inclination to provide user with false, irrelevant or confusing information. In some cases, the AI produces rhetorical and flamboyant texts. Pan Jun, associate head of the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University, offered her insight on drawbacks of AI translation at the conference. "So far, most popular AI translation products draw from a corpus that mainly consists of texts written by white people, leading to concerns over biased output," Pan said. "We should make full use of our resources in the fields of humanities and sociology to cope with this challenge, and put more effort into the development of AI's analytical and communication skills in dialogues." Another challenge identified by the participants is the training of future translators. "There is no doubt that future translators should be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to use AI-based translation technology in their work, but as teachers, we need to think about when and how to properly introduce the latest technologies to them without dousing their interest in learning basic language knowledge and improving their core skills, as this is likely to happen," Pan said. Copyedited by G.P. Wilson Comments to zhangyage@cicgamericas.com" #metaglossia_mundus
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Explore the fascinating history of chatbots, from the 1930s Plot Genie to today's AI-powered bots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Discover their role in shaping human communication and creativity. Chatbots have evolved from rudimentary plot frameworks to sophisticated AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. This article delves into their history and their impact on human communication and creativity.BNN Correspondents 09 Feb 2024 22:09 EST Updated On10 Feb 2024 13:06 EST In the annals of human history, the quest for tools to aid communication and creativity has been a constant. This pursuit is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the evolution of chatbots. From the rudimentary plot frameworks of the 1930s manual, The Plot Genie, to today's sophisticated AI-powered bots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Bard, chatbots have emerged as potent allies in our dance with language and cognition. A Legacy of Language and CodeThe Plot Genie, a numbered list manual from the 1930s, can be considered an early precursor to modern chatbots. It provided a framework for authors to construct narratives, offering 36 'dramatic situations' that could be combined in myriad ways to generate stories. This tool, while not technically a chatbot, embodied the essence of what chatbots would become: a blend of language and code designed to facilitate human communication and creativity. Fast forward to the late 20th century, and we find the birth of the first recognizable chatbots. ELIZA, created in 1964 by Joseph Weizenbaum, was one of the earliest examples. It used pattern matching techniques to simulate a psychotherapist's responses, marking a significant leap forward in the intersection of language and technology. Dennis Eitenen, in his book "Literary Theory for Robots", delves into the history of these modern chatbots, exploring their relationship with the written word. He argues that the rise of chatbots is part of a centuries-old trend of blurring the lines between authors and their tools, and between individual and collective intelligence. The Age of AI-Powered ChatbotsToday, chatbots have evolved beyond simple rule-based systems. They now employ advanced AI techniques such as natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning, allowing them to understand and respond to human language in increasingly nuanced ways. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, exemplifies this new generation of chatbots. With over 100 million users and 1.8 billion monthly visitors since its release in November 2022, it has become a go-to tool for generating text, answering queries, and even providing inspiration for creative professionals. Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat, represents another leap forward. Integrated into the new Bing format, it provides free access to the highly advanced GPT 4 model, capable of delivering more current information with links to sources. Additionally, Microsoft's new AI image generating feature further expands the possibilities of what chatbots can achieve. The Great Debate: Intelligence Without UnderstandingAs chatbots grow more sophisticated, they also spark debates about the nature of intelligence. Can a machine truly understand language without consciousness? Is the ability to mimic human responses enough to qualify as 'intelligence'? These questions remain open, adding another layer of complexity to the chatbot narrative. Despite these uncertainties, the impact of chatbots on creative work is undeniable. They can generate content, answer queries, handle transactions, gather leads, collect customer feedback, and even inspire creative professionals. In the digital shopping landscape, chatbots are becoming essential tools for boosting sales and improving user engagement. The story of chatbots, then, is not just one of technological advancement. It's a tale of human ingenuity, our enduring desire to communicate effectively, and our ongoing quest to blur the lines between ourselves and our tools. As we continue to refine and redefine these AI-powered assistants, their role in shaping our future becomes increasingly clear. As we stand on the precipice of this brave new world, it's worth remembering that every tool, no matter how advanced, is only as good as the intentions of those who wield it. So, let's harness the power of chatbots responsibly, using them to foster understanding, facilitate communication, and enrich our collective intelligence. Via Charles Tiayon
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"Explore the fascinating history of chatbots, from the 1930s Plot Genie to today's AI-powered bots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Discover their role in shaping human communication and creativity. Chatbots have evolved from rudimentary plot frameworks to sophisticated AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. This article delves into their history and their impact on human communication and creativity.BNN Correspondents 09 Feb 2024 22:09 EST Updated On10 Feb 2024 13:06 EST In the annals of human history, the quest for tools to aid communication and creativity has been a constant. This pursuit is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the evolution of chatbots. From the rudimentary plot frameworks of the 1930s manual, The Plot Genie, to today's sophisticated AI-powered bots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Bard, chatbots have emerged as potent allies in our dance with language and cognition. A Legacy of Language and CodeThe Plot Genie, a numbered list manual from the 1930s, can be considered an early precursor to modern chatbots. It provided a framework for authors to construct narratives, offering 36 'dramatic situations' that could be combined in myriad ways to generate stories. This tool, while not technically a chatbot, embodied the essence of what chatbots would become: a blend of language and code designed to facilitate human communication and creativity. Fast forward to the late 20th century, and we find the birth of the first recognizable chatbots. ELIZA, created in 1964 by Joseph Weizenbaum, was one of the earliest examples. It used pattern matching techniques to simulate a psychotherapist's responses, marking a significant leap forward in the intersection of language and technology. Dennis Eitenen, in his book "Literary Theory for Robots", delves into the history of these modern chatbots, exploring their relationship with the written word. He argues that the rise of chatbots is part of a centuries-old trend of blurring the lines between authors and their tools, and between individual and collective intelligence. The Age of AI-Powered ChatbotsToday, chatbots have evolved beyond simple rule-based systems. They now employ advanced AI techniques such as natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning, allowing them to understand and respond to human language in increasingly nuanced ways. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, exemplifies this new generation of chatbots. With over 100 million users and 1.8 billion monthly visitors since its release in November 2022, it has become a go-to tool for generating text, answering queries, and even providing inspiration for creative professionals. Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat, represents another leap forward. Integrated into the new Bing format, it provides free access to the highly advanced GPT 4 model, capable of delivering more current information with links to sources. Additionally, Microsoft's new AI image generating feature further expands the possibilities of what chatbots can achieve. The Great Debate: Intelligence Without UnderstandingAs chatbots grow more sophisticated, they also spark debates about the nature of intelligence. Can a machine truly understand language without consciousness? Is the ability to mimic human responses enough to qualify as 'intelligence'? These questions remain open, adding another layer of complexity to the chatbot narrative. Despite these uncertainties, the impact of chatbots on creative work is undeniable. They can generate content, answer queries, handle transactions, gather leads, collect customer feedback, and even inspire creative professionals. In the digital shopping landscape, chatbots are becoming essential tools for boosting sales and improving user engagement. The story of chatbots, then, is not just one of technological advancement. It's a tale of human ingenuity, our enduring desire to communicate effectively, and our ongoing quest to blur the lines between ourselves and our tools. As we continue to refine and redefine these AI-powered assistants, their role in shaping our future becomes increasingly clear. As we stand on the precipice of this brave new world, it's worth remembering that every tool, no matter how advanced, is only as good as the intentions of those who wield it. So, let's harness the power of chatbots responsibly, using them to foster understanding, facilitate communication, and enrich our collective intelligence." #metaglossia_mundus
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Winnie AchiengLast Updated: April 3, 2024 "In an era where content creation is king, the demand for seamless and professional video editing has never been higher. The pressure to produce captivating video content is the thing. And this applies to social media influencers and top business brands alike. However, traditional video editing processes often require significant time, skill, and resources, which is a challenge for creators seeking efficiency and quality. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) video editors are now a game-changer in the world of digital content creation. They harness the power of machine learning algorithms and advanced image processing techniques to offer a myriad of features that streamline the editing workflow, enhance visual appeal, and unleash creativity like never before. Contents hide Studies suggest AI video editors can save creators up to 80% of their time and budget compared to traditional methods. 1. Descript What sets Descript apart is its unique integration of AI-driven transcription and audio editing capabilities. Thus, you can easily edit your videos by simply editing the transcripts. This feature makes it ideal for creators who work heavily with dialogue-driven content like podcasts, interviews, and explainer videos. Descript - All-in-one Video Editor Allows for text-based video editing However, for more functionality, the Creator Plan at $12/month is available. It unlocks unlimited exports, higher resolution (4K), and access to certain pro features such as Studio Sound (limited to 60 minutes) and AI tools (with usage limits). The Pro Plan, priced at $24/month, caters to professionals. It includes all features from the Creator Plan but with increased limits (30 hours transcription, 1TB storage) and full access to advanced features like AI Green Screen and Overdub. 2. Wondershare Filmora You will also like it for its ability to work perfectly even on low-configuration systems. Thus, you do not need to own a powerful gadget to use Wondershare Filmora. Wondershare Filmora Besides, you will like the fact that you can adjust the aspect ratios of your videos and access a diverse library of music to incorporate into your videos. Key Features of Wondershare Filmora: Smart trimming to remove unnecessary footage 3. Runway Such level of versatility gives it a unique approach to video editing and makes it a perfect tool for creative professionals and adventurous editors who want to push boundaries. Runway - AI Animation Software [ You might also like: 10 Best AI Animation Generators You Must Try ] Key Features of Runway: Create images or video footage based on text descriptions 4. Peech These, and many more, are what Peech promises to offer you. And as you will find out, it delivers on these promises. Peech - AI Video Platform It empowers marketing teams to generate a variety of engaging social media content and branded videos from a single source. It also differentiates itself by offering a unique blend of AI technology and accessibility, allowing you to convert text into audiobooks swiftly. Its standout feature is its speed, with the ability to transform an entire book into audio in less than an hour. Key Features of Peech: Web-based text-to-speech tool 5. Synthesia It stands out for its innovative approach to generating human-like avatars that deliver scripts with synchronized audio. Ideally, this platform revolutionizes the video editing process by simplifying content creation through text-to-video technology. It’s perfect for situations where you need engaging explainer videos, presentations, or marketing content without the hassle of filming yourself. Synthesia Besides, you can customize virtual avatars to match your desired appearance, personality, and style. Key Features of Synthesia: Dozens of AI avatars for diverse video creation 6. 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Opus Clip - AI-powered Video Repurposing [ You might also like: 15 AI YouTube Tools to Create Professional Engaging Videos ] AI-powered analysis of long-form videos to identify engaging segments. Raw Shorts excels in providing users with a vast library of media assets, AI-generated video drafts, and features like spreadsheet-to-video transformation, making it a comprehensive tool for creating engaging videos efficiently. Raw Shorts - Online Video Maker freestar Key Features of Raw Shorts: Extensive library of pre-made animation templates for various business needs. FlexClip: Online Video Editor Key Features of Flexclip: Large stock media library with royalty-free videos, images, and music. It offers a user-friendly interface, extensive customization options, and a library of digital avatars, making it a versatile tool for businesses across various industries seeking to enhance their video content strategy. Elai.io stands out for its AI-driven efficiency in video creation. This will remarkably reduce the time and effort that you need to edit a clip. Elai.io - Advanced and Intuitive AI Video Generator freestar Key Features of Elai: Text-to-video generation with realistic voiceovers in over 69 languages. Wisecut specializes in making bite-sized videos that also have features such as jump cuts, auto-captions, and background music. Wisecut - Automatic Video Editor This platform offers a unique editing experience where you edit the video by manipulating the transcribed text, making it easier for dialogue-driven content. Key Features of Wisecut: Ability to manually adjust jump cuts and subtitles. 13. Keyframes Studio freestar It simplifies the process of repurposing existing horizontal footage into captivating vertical videos for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Keyframes Studio It will save you from the tedious process of manual editing by automatically adjusting and cropping your horizontal footage to fit the vertical format. Key Features of Keyframes Studio: AI-powered automatic reframing for horizontal footage into vertical format. 14. Pictory.ai It stands out for its user-friendly interface, AI-driven content repurposing capabilities, and high-quality video production features. This makes it ideal for those looking to enhance their video content strategy. Pictory - YouTube AI Tool freestar Key Features of Pictory.ai: Script-to-Video Tool for converting text content into videos Conclusion From AI-generated video content to AI-edited videos, these tools cater to different needs, whether it’s creating marketing content, educational videos, or social media clips. No matter your needs, there’s an AI video editor out there to empower you to create high-quality video content. Winnie Achieng Via Charles Tiayon
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Winnie AchiengLast Updated: April 3, 2024 "In an era where content creation is king, the demand for seamless and professional video editing has never been higher. The pressure to produce captivating video content is the thing. And this applies to social media influencers and top business brands alike. However, traditional video editing processes often require significant time, skill, and resources, which is a challenge for creators seeking efficiency and quality. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) video editors are now a game-changer in the world of digital content creation. They harness the power of machine learning algorithms and advanced image processing techniques to offer a myriad of features that streamline the editing workflow, enhance visual appeal, and unleash creativity like never before. Contents hide Studies suggest AI video editors can save creators up to 80% of their time and budget compared to traditional methods. 1. Descript What sets Descript apart is its unique integration of AI-driven transcription and audio editing capabilities. Thus, you can easily edit your videos by simply editing the transcripts. This feature makes it ideal for creators who work heavily with dialogue-driven content like podcasts, interviews, and explainer videos. Descript - All-in-one Video Editor Allows for text-based video editing However, for more functionality, the Creator Plan at $12/month is available. It unlocks unlimited exports, higher resolution (4K), and access to certain pro features such as Studio Sound (limited to 60 minutes) and AI tools (with usage limits). The Pro Plan, priced at $24/month, caters to professionals. It includes all features from the Creator Plan but with increased limits (30 hours transcription, 1TB storage) and full access to advanced features like AI Green Screen and Overdub. 2. Wondershare Filmora You will also like it for its ability to work perfectly even on low-configuration systems. Thus, you do not need to own a powerful gadget to use Wondershare Filmora. Wondershare Filmora Besides, you will like the fact that you can adjust the aspect ratios of your videos and access a diverse library of music to incorporate into your videos. Key Features of Wondershare Filmora: Smart trimming to remove unnecessary footage 3. Runway Such level of versatility gives it a unique approach to video editing and makes it a perfect tool for creative professionals and adventurous editors who want to push boundaries. Runway - AI Animation Software [ You might also like: 10 Best AI Animation Generators You Must Try ] Key Features of Runway: Create images or video footage based on text descriptions 4. Peech These, and many more, are what Peech promises to offer you. And as you will find out, it delivers on these promises. Peech - AI Video Platform It empowers marketing teams to generate a variety of engaging social media content and branded videos from a single source. It also differentiates itself by offering a unique blend of AI technology and accessibility, allowing you to convert text into audiobooks swiftly. Its standout feature is its speed, with the ability to transform an entire book into audio in less than an hour. Key Features of Peech: Web-based text-to-speech tool 5. Synthesia It stands out for its innovative approach to generating human-like avatars that deliver scripts with synchronized audio. Ideally, this platform revolutionizes the video editing process by simplifying content creation through text-to-video technology. It’s perfect for situations where you need engaging explainer videos, presentations, or marketing content without the hassle of filming yourself. Synthesia Besides, you can customize virtual avatars to match your desired appearance, personality, and style. Key Features of Synthesia: Dozens of AI avatars for diverse video creation 6. Fliki Fliki stands out for its ability to deliver a suite of tools for creating visually engaging videos with top-notch voiceovers. It offers a user-friendly platform that allows you to transform text, blog posts, or website articles into visually captivating videos with the help of AI-powered features. Key Features of Fliki: Text-to-video conversion with AI-generated visuals and voiceovers 7. Visla It offers a combination of tools that enable you to record or edit and share high-quality videos effortlessly. Visla - AI Video Creation Key Features of Visla: AI-powered scriptwriting suggestions based on your input. 8. Opus Clip You will find this tool incredible for repurposing podcasts, presentations, webinars, and lectures into engaging short-form content that you will find handy for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Facebook and YouTube reels. Opus Clip - AI-powered Video Repurposing [ You might also like: 15 AI YouTube Tools to Create Professional Engaging Videos ] AI-powered analysis of long-form videos to identify engaging segments. Raw Shorts excels in providing users with a vast library of media assets, AI-generated video drafts, and features like spreadsheet-to-video transformation, making it a comprehensive tool for creating engaging videos efficiently. Raw Shorts - Online Video Maker freestar Key Features of Raw Shorts: Extensive library of pre-made animation templates for various business needs. FlexClip: Online Video Editor Key Features of Flexclip: Large stock media library with royalty-free videos, images, and music. It offers a user-friendly interface, extensive customization options, and a library of digital avatars, making it a versatile tool for businesses across various industries seeking to enhance their video content strategy. Elai.io stands out for its AI-driven efficiency in video creation. This will remarkably reduce the time and effort that you need to edit a clip. Elai.io - Advanced and Intuitive AI Video Generator freestar Key Features of Elai: Text-to-video generation with realistic voiceovers in over 69 languages. Wisecut specializes in making bite-sized videos that also have features such as jump cuts, auto-captions, and background music. Wisecut - Automatic Video Editor This platform offers a unique editing experience where you edit the video by manipulating the transcribed text, making it easier for dialogue-driven content. Key Features of Wisecut: Ability to manually adjust jump cuts and subtitles. 13. Keyframes Studio freestar It simplifies the process of repurposing existing horizontal footage into captivating vertical videos for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Keyframes Studio It will save you from the tedious process of manual editing by automatically adjusting and cropping your horizontal footage to fit the vertical format. Key Features of Keyframes Studio: AI-powered automatic reframing for horizontal footage into vertical format. 14. Pictory.ai It stands out for its user-friendly interface, AI-driven content repurposing capabilities, and high-quality video production features. This makes it ideal for those looking to enhance their video content strategy. Pictory - YouTube AI Tool freestar Key Features of Pictory.ai: Script-to-Video Tool for converting text content into videos Conclusion From AI-generated video content to AI-edited videos, these tools cater to different needs, whether it’s creating marketing content, educational videos, or social media clips. No matter your needs, there’s an AI video editor out there to empower you to create high-quality video content. Winnie Achieng
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By Alena Naiden Updated: August 21, 2022Published: August 21, 2022 Linguist Edna Ahgeak MacLean worked with web developers to launch an online Iñupiaq dictionary and sentence building app. The project is based on McLean’s Iñupiaq dictionary and aims to make learning the language faster and easier. Photographed on June 28, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN) UTQIAĠVIK — Edna Ahgeak Paniattaaq MacLean smiled when her granddaughter Sirroun carried a thick tome with two hands and put it carefully on the table before her. “I had some young people or teenagers tell me, ‘We’re trying to learn Iñupiaq but it’s so heavy!’” linguist and educator MacLean laughed, looking at the Iñupiaq dictionary she wrote. In June, MacLean and two Yup’ik web developers, Christopher Egalaaq Liu and Lonny Alaskuk Strunk, completed an online Iñupiaq dictionary and word-building app, available at inupiaqonline.com. The project is based on MacLean’s Iñupiaq dictionary and aims to make learning the language in school and at home faster, easier and more accessible, even in rural areas. “It’ll work,” MacLean said. “People are excited about it.” Her life’s work has been to study, translate and preserve Iñupiaq — a language with an extensive oral tradition but limited written practice. The linguist’s efforts come at a time when only about 5% of Iñupiaq speakers are fluent, and the need for language-learning tools, as well as comprehensive educational programs, is growing. The Iñupiaq Online website — launched by the Arctic Slope Community Foundation — is the first of its kind for the North Slope dialect of Iñupiaq and features a dictionary, a word-building function and an audio library to hear the way words are pronounced. “It was designed for everyone,” Liu said. “We have it so that people can just look up words quickly. … We made it so that they can look up the underlying grammatical information if they want to.” So far, about 1,200 unique viewers have visited the website, Liu said. Visitors can look up how to translate a word, see the plural form of the word, change the tense of a verb or add an adjective to a noun. “The computer has been taught to create new words for the user based on the morphological rules,” MacLean said. Iñupiaq linguist Edna Maclean and two Yup’ik web developers, Christopher Egalaaq Liu and Lonny Alaskuk Strunk, built an online Iñupiaq dictionary and word-building app based on MacLean’s Iñupiaq dictionary. (Screengrab of inupiaqonline.com) This is how the word-building tool works: A learner might want to say, “I want to eat,” and type the word “eat” into the dictionary. The verb “to eat” has niġi as the stem, which is the part that helps drive the meaning of the phrase. To build out the full phrase, additional words are translated into different phrase components — postbases, endings and suffixes — that are then attached to the stem. Using the website, a learner can pick a postbase — in this case, “I want to” — then choose the correct case for “I” and see the result as “niġisuktuŋa,” or “I want to eat.” In the same way, by looking up the word “truck,” learners can end up with the sentence, “It is a big truck,” or “qamutiqpauruq,” by adding other elements to the original noun. “This is just the first stage,” MacLean said. “There are over 400 suffixes or postbases, and we’ve worked only on 10.” The Iñupiaq dictionary and sentence-building app – launched by the Arctic Slope Community Foundation in June, 2022 – features a dictionary, a word-building function and an audio library to hear the way the words are pronounced. (Screengrab of inupiaqonline.com) Starting as soon as September, linguists plan to start improving the algorithms for the website to include more complex elements — for example, connective verb phrases for complex sentences — as well as conversational phrases. “We are planning to make updates to the website and include more sentence types,” Liu said, “and also just like, bringing in maybe more dialogue, or conversational-centered speech. ... Over the next year, you can expect to see updates to the website.” For now, learners can use the current version of the website and enjoy featured artwork created by the late Iñupiaq sculptor, silversmith and woodcarver, Ronald Senungetuk. Iñupiaq Online is not the first language project that linguists Liu and Strunk have worked on together. A few years ago, they built a similar website for the Yugtun language and presented it at the 2018 AFN Convention. The website received overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially on the translation function of the website, Liu said. The decision to build an online tool for Iñupiaq followed naturally: Both the Yugtun and Iñupiaq languages do not have many irregularities, and they follow a defined structure, making word- and sentence-building more predictable, Strunk said. “Learning about the mathematical consistency of the language — all these rules can be formed to create complete words — was very interesting to me,” he said. “I could see the there would be applications for … more exciting language tools.” The project was originally funded through an $82,609 grant from the federal Administration for Children and Families last year and will soon receive additional funding through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, said Ryan Cope, director of grant programs with the Arctic Slope Community Foundation. To create Inupiaq Online, MacLean, Liu and Strunk met weekly via Zoom. MacLean would look at the website design and give developers feedback. Learning from MacLean’s insights was a highlight of the project for Liu. “She wrote the grammar books. She compiled the dictionary. She’s Iñupiaq herself and the speaker of the language,” he said. “It is incredible because a lot of Native resources, language resources, are often not written by their own people.” Linguist Edna Ahgeak MacLean cuts bowhead whale for storage in Utqiagvik in June. MacLean worked with web developers to launch an online Iñupiaq dictionary and sentence building app. The project is based on McLean’s Iñupiaq dictionary and aims to make learning the language faster and easier. Photographed on June 28, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN) In her Utqiaġvik house a few steps from the famous whale bone arch, MacLean was cutting muktuk on a foggy afternoon in late June. The 77-year-old linguist lives in Anchorage but regularly visits her home village. This time she came for Nalukataq, to celebrate the whale her brother landed. Utqiaġvik is where MacLean’s passion for language took shape. MacLean grew up at a time when parents were asked to speak English to their children, but her father Joseph Ahgeak refused to follow the rule. In third grade, a particularly strict teacher caught MacLean speaking Iñupiaq and punished her. “I was caught once so she pulled my ear,” MacLean said, “and I screamed the heck out of pain.” The young MacLean came home for lunch that day, wearing her hood up. Her mother Maria Ahgeak made her take off her parka before eating, and learned what happened after she saw her daughter’s bright red ears. “She got totally mad,” MacLean said. “She put on one of my brothers’ parkas ... and stormed across the lagoon. It was frozen so she stormed across the lagoon and ran into my teacher’s classroom and grabbed her by the arm. ‘I am taking you to the principal’s and there, I’m going to pull your ear!’ ” MacLean’s relationship with her teacher improved after that, and MacLean felt even more passionate about speaking her native language no matter what. “I was one of the people that was punished for speaking Iñupiaq, and I got mad, and my mother got mad,” she said. “So we just kind of said, ‘OK, we’re going to do it anyway.’ So I’ve kept up that interest.” Fluent from the time she was a child, MacLean didn’t become literate in Iñupiaq until she was in her 20s and worked with her mentor, Michael E. Krauss, a linguist and founder of the Alaska Native Language Center. Then MacLean taught Iñupiaq at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and immersed herself in the study of the language. She wrote two Iñupiaq grammar books and published her latest dictionary in 2014, which took years of work. First, MacLean wrote down every word she knew. When she would run across a word she didn’t know, she would call her parents and ask them to explain it to her. And if her parents didn’t know that word either, she asked elders, hunters and other longtime Iñupiaq speakers. Inupiaq to English Dictionary, by Edna Ahgeak MacLean. (Marc Lester / ADN) While tools like dictionaries and apps can make learning easier, MacLean said that one of the most effective ways to preserve Iñupiaq in the community is to create immersion programs that allow students to study the language on a deeper level and for longer periods of time. “That’s the next step that we need to do,” she said. “In the schools, they have Iñupiaq language programs, but it’s not producing speakers. They are teaching it in segments, and they don’t have a true immersion environment for the children, especially the preschoolers, to learn it quickly. … The immersion method seems to be the only way that works.” Linguists are continuing to work on Iñupiaq Online to make it as useful as possible, Liu said, while keeping in mind that a website can’t be a full educational resource for the language. “You can’t really learn everything through an app or through a website,” Liu said. “You have to also practice and engage with people.” Alena NaidenAlena Naiden writes about communities in the North Slope and Northwest Arctic regions for the Arctic Sounder and ADN. Previously, she worked at the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Via Charles Tiayon
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"UTQIAĠVIK — Edna Ahgeak Paniattaaq MacLean smiled when her granddaughter Sirroun carried a thick tome with two hands and put it carefully on the table before her. “I had some young people or teenagers tell me, ‘We’re trying to learn Iñupiaq but it’s so heavy!’” linguist and educator MacLean laughed, looking at the Iñupiaq dictionary she wrote. In June, MacLean and two Yup’ik web developers, Christopher Egalaaq Liu and Lonny Alaskuk Strunk, completed an online Iñupiaq dictionary and word-building app, available at inupiaqonline.com. The project is based on MacLean’s Iñupiaq dictionary and aims to make learning the language in school and at home faster, easier and more accessible, even in rural areas. “It’ll work,” MacLean said. “People are excited about it.” Her life’s work has been to study, translate and preserve Iñupiaq — a language with an extensive oral tradition but limited written practice. The linguist’s efforts come at a time when only about 5% of Iñupiaq speakers are fluent, and the need for language-learning tools, as well as comprehensive educational programs, is growing. The Iñupiaq Online website — launched by the Arctic Slope Community Foundation — is the first of its kind for the North Slope dialect of Iñupiaq and features a dictionary, a word-building function and an audio library to hear the way words are pronounced. “It was designed for everyone,” Liu said. “We have it so that people can just look up words quickly. … We made it so that they can look up the underlying grammatical information if they want to.” So far, about 1,200 unique viewers have visited the website, Liu said. Visitors can look up how to translate a word, see the plural form of the word, change the tense of a verb or add an adjective to a noun. “The computer has been taught to create new words for the user based on the morphological rules,” MacLean said." #metaglossia mundus
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The English language may be king in science, but neural machine translation could well put an end to its dominance. BY MAXIME BILODEAU | OCT 26 2023 Google translate celebrated its 17th birthday in April. Like anyone coming of age, this online translation service continues to mature every year. So much so that one recent study concluded that “translation [of languages] can serve as both a short- and a long-term solution for making science more resilient, accessible, globally representative and impactful beyond the academy.” Lynne Bowker, a professor at the University of Ottawa’s school of translation and interpretation, co-authored the study. “A multilingual knowledge production system can only be a good thing,” she argued. “It would enable scientists to do research without coming up against language barriers.” The advent of translation engines that use artificial neural networks makes this science-fiction scenario a reality. “This class of algorithms relies on advanced statistics and huge quantities of data to produce high-quality translations,” said Dr. Bowker. Benoît Dubreuil, Quebec’s French language commissioner, shares this view. The Quebec national assembly appointee – who speaks multiple languages and acts as a kind of auditor general of the French language – is preparing a report on the role of machine translation in the province’s agencies, to be published later this fall. “It’s no longer 2015: what we laughed at back then now defies imagination. The translations generated by these tools have become acceptable, even if they’re not beyond reproach.” Some limits remainNuance matters. Translation tools like Google Translate, DeepL and Microsoft Translator still make mistakes. They’re just more subtle. “In terms of grammar and spelling, they’re nearly perfect. But there are real shortcomings when it comes to phraseology and terminology,” Dr. Dubreuil explained. For example, “peuple autochtone” is often translated as “Aboriginals” rather than “Indigenous people.” Vincent Larivière, a professor in the school of library and information science at the Université de Montréal and Canada Research Chair in the transformations of scholarly communication, believes that these limitations call for the utmost caution. “In the humanities and social sciences, machine translation can strip a sentence of nuance, and therefore of meaning. However, this is not necessarily the case for more codified disciplines such as physics,” Dr. Larivière pointed out. In this sense, he echoed the comments made by several speakers during consultations by the standing committee on science and research regarding French-language scientific research and publishing in Canada. For example, Yves Gingras, a professor of science history and sociology at the Université du Québec à Montréal, stated before the committee that “translating everything is irrational in economic and scientific terms.” In his view, systematically translating scientific literature from English into French (or vice versa) would be inefficient in a context where the two official languages coexist. The real benefit of machine translation lies elsewhere, said Dr. Larivière. “In an ideal world, the metadata, abstracts and titles of scientific articles would be available in a whole range of languages, increasing their discoverability.” This minimum translation threshold would make life easier for all scientists with a poor command of English, the lingua franca of the academic world. “Using these tools, readers could then choose to translate the text into any language they want. We wouldn’t always have to use English.” A reasoned approachBut that’s just part of the story. Editing graduate student manuscripts, initial filtering for a literature review, preparing slides for a conference abroad – the potential uses of machine translation in the everyday life of scientists are vast. However, not all are created equal. “Some uses are low-risk, others much higher. You have to consider the context in which these tools are used and their impact,” Dr. Dubreuil explained. This reasoned approach requires a minimum understanding of what’s under the hood of these technologies. For example, the corpus needed to train neural machine translation systems is not available in certain languages, since too few publications are translated into these languages. This makes translating to, or from these languages a labour-intensive exercise. “Then there’s language pairs,” Dr. Bowker pointed out. “Do we really translate that many texts from Hindi to French and vice versa? I don’t think so.” You also have to think about disciplines. Generally speaking, more specialized fields have fewer resources translated into languages other than English. That’s why Dr. Bowker does not believe translators are about to disappear, even if this defies common sense. “A critical mass of quality data is needed to make these systems better. And unless we see a publishing boom in languages other than English, we’ll need professional translators to produce that critical mass,” she argued. Machine translation systems should not be trained solely on the mediocre output generated by similar translation tools. This vicious cycle would impair these technologies and, by the same token, undermine science in French. “Thanks to these tools, there’s no longer any reason why French shouldn’t be at least as present as English in Canada’s scientific community,” Dr. Dubreuil noted. “It’s now a matter of changing habits to take account of this new reality.” Via Charles Tiayon
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October 26, 2023 7:17 PM
"The English language may be king in science, but neural machine translation could well put an end to its dominance. BY MAXIME BILODEAU | OCT 26 2023 Google translate celebrated its 17th birthday in April. Like anyone coming of age, this online translation service continues to mature every year. So much so that one recent study concluded that “translation [of languages] can serve as both a short- and a long-term solution for making science more resilient, accessible, globally representative and impactful beyond the academy.” Lynne Bowker, a professor at the University of Ottawa’s school of translation and interpretation, co-authored the study. “A multilingual knowledge production system can only be a good thing,” she argued. “It would enable scientists to do research without coming up against language barriers.” The advent of translation engines that use artificial neural networks makes this science-fiction scenario a reality. “This class of algorithms relies on advanced statistics and huge quantities of data to produce high-quality translations,” said Dr. Bowker. Benoît Dubreuil, Quebec’s French language commissioner, shares this view. The Quebec national assembly appointee – who speaks multiple languages and acts as a kind of auditor general of the French language – is preparing a report on the role of machine translation in the province’s agencies, to be published later this fall. “It’s no longer 2015: what we laughed at back then now defies imagination. The translations generated by these tools have become acceptable, even if they’re not beyond reproach.” Some limits remainNuance matters. Translation tools like Google Translate, DeepL and Microsoft Translator still make mistakes. They’re just more subtle. “In terms of grammar and spelling, they’re nearly perfect. But there are real shortcomings when it comes to phraseology and terminology,” Dr. Dubreuil explained. For example, “peuple autochtone” is often translated as “Aboriginals” rather than “Indigenous people.” Vincent Larivière, a professor in the school of library and information science at the Université de Montréal and Canada Research Chair in the transformations of scholarly communication, believes that these limitations call for the utmost caution. “In the humanities and social sciences, machine translation can strip a sentence of nuance, and therefore of meaning. However, this is not necessarily the case for more codified disciplines such as physics,” Dr. Larivière pointed out. In this sense, he echoed the comments made by several speakers during consultations by the standing committee on science and research regarding French-language scientific research and publishing in Canada. For example, Yves Gingras, a professor of science history and sociology at the Université du Québec à Montréal, stated before the committee that “translating everything is irrational in economic and scientific terms.” In his view, systematically translating scientific literature from English into French (or vice versa) would be inefficient in a context where the two official languages coexist. The real benefit of machine translation lies elsewhere, said Dr. Larivière. “In an ideal world, the metadata, abstracts and titles of scientific articles would be available in a whole range of languages, increasing their discoverability.” This minimum translation threshold would make life easier for all scientists with a poor command of English, the lingua franca of the academic world. “Using these tools, readers could then choose to translate the text into any language they want. We wouldn’t always have to use English.” A reasoned approachBut that’s just part of the story. Editing graduate student manuscripts, initial filtering for a literature review, preparing slides for a conference abroad – the potential uses of machine translation in the everyday life of scientists are vast. However, not all are created equal. “Some uses are low-risk, others much higher. You have to consider the context in which these tools are used and their impact,” Dr. Dubreuil explained. This reasoned approach requires a minimum understanding of what’s under the hood of these technologies. For example, the corpus needed to train neural machine translation systems is not available in certain languages, since too few publications are translated into these languages. This makes translating to, or from these languages a labour-intensive exercise. “Then there’s language pairs,” Dr. Bowker pointed out. “Do we really translate that many texts from Hindi to French and vice versa? I don’t think so.” You also have to think about disciplines. Generally speaking, more specialized fields have fewer resources translated into languages other than English. That’s why Dr. Bowker does not believe translators are about to disappear, even if this defies common sense. “A critical mass of quality data is needed to make these systems better. And unless we see a publishing boom in languages other than English, we’ll need professional translators to produce that critical mass,” she argued. Machine translation systems should not be trained solely on the mediocre output generated by similar translation tools. This vicious cycle would impair these technologies and, by the same token, undermine science in French. “Thanks to these tools, there’s no longer any reason why French shouldn’t be at least as present as English in Canada’s scientific community,” Dr. Dubreuil noted. “It’s now a matter of changing habits to take account of this new reality.”" #metaglossia_mundus |
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The demographics of AI developers often differ from those of users. For instance, a considerable number of prominent AI companies and the datasets utilized for model training originate from Western nations, thereby reflecting Western perspectives. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Date & Time: Thursday, May 16th at 4 pm ET The landscape of educational technology has transformed dramatically in the last year, exploding with the rise of AI tools for teachers. From streamlining student feedback to creating interactive content tools, AI-powered platforms have become essential for educators. As classrooms increasingly integrate digital tools, understanding these AI tools is crucial for teachers. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Since Turing's demise, the world has undergone profound changes, and warnings of a dystopian future brought on by the proliferation of artificial intelligence technology have become louder. Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the ages: Alan Turing, widely regarded as the inventor of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, is believed to have said, “expect the machines to take over” and “it would not take long to exceed our puny powers” once “the machine thinking process had started.” Since Turing’s demise, the world has undergone profound changes, and warnings of a dystopian future brought on by the proliferation of artificial intelligence technology have become louder. Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere; it’s not only something you see in Silicon Valley or in science fiction. It’s impossible to avoid encountering AI these days, whether it’s in the guise of predictive internet search engines, chatbots that help us book everything from restaurants to Covid-19 vaccinations, smart devices in our homes, or virtual assistants telling us how long it will take to get to work. According to studies of projected trends, the worldwide market for AI will expand at a growth rate of 33.6% between 2021 and 2028. Powered by AI, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is on the horizon. There will be a dramatic change in the makeup of our workforce as AI advances. An estimated 85 million jobs throughout the world will be lost to automation and workplace digitization by the year 2020, according to a report presented at the World Economic Forum. The World Intelligence Congress has also predicted that by 2024, AI will be able to do the duties of a human manager in most cases. Artificial Intelligence: A double-edged sword?Concerns regarding the effect of AI and other forms of cutting-edge tech on the labour market have been on the rise as technological progress has continued at a rapid clip. Despite widespread concern that automation would render many occupations obsolete, an increasing number of people are beginning to see that there are some skills that are distinctly human and will continue to be in demand even as computers improve. Human skills like empathy, creativity, and communication are likely to stand out as some of the most valuable in the future workplace. Unlocking your potential: The irreplaceable value of three essential human skillsHuman skill is highly prized because it is challenging for robots to simulate. Machines are getting better and better at carrying out repetitive jobs and making judgments based on data, but they still have a ways to go before they can fully understand human emotions and communicate with nuance. Hence, occupations like nursing, counseling, and teaching that involve compassion and interpersonal skills will continue to be in demand. EmpathyThe ability to empathize with others is one of the many human skills that will become increasingly valuable in the future. Although computers are getting better at seeing trends and making forecasts, they still can’t solve problems in truly original ways. As a result, fields requiring original thought and innovation, such as graphic design, advertising, and product creation, should continue to attract plenty of applicants. CreativityCreativity comes in second. Creativity is the ability to integrate information from different sources into creative ways of conceiving and solving a difficulty. With creativity, one can find a solution that is not easy to infer or piece together from the collected data. Developing one’s creative abilities is a learned skill that needs to be honed through study and practice. CommunicationFinally, the ability to communicate effectively is another human skill that is likely to remain in demand in the years to come. While artificial intelligence is advancing in its ability to generate written and spoken language, it still has some ways to go before it can effectively communicate in a wide variety of settings. Because of this, fields like public speaking, journalism, and marketing will likely continue to attract many people. Jobs and AIYet it’s also true that AI and other cutting-edge technology will have a significant impact on the labour market. Certain jobs will become obsolete, while others will be made easier to complete with the assistance of these technological advancements. But keep in mind that these tools can’t replace the special abilities that people have. Instead, they are a resource that may be exploited to complement human functioning and increase productivity. In conclusion, as artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies continue to develop, it will become increasingly vital for people to develop human skills such as empathy, creativity, and communication. Machines may be more efficient at some activities than humans, but they can’t replace what humans bring to the table in terms of their individual talents and perspectives. Hence, employment requiring these skills is expected to continue in high demand, and it will be crucial for individuals to acquire these abilities in order to thrive in the evolving job market of the future. Contributed by Dr Vimal Babu, Associate Professor of HR & OB area, SRM University-AP. Views expressed are personal. Via Charles Tiayon
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March 9, 2023 11:45 PM
"...Artificial Intelligence: A double-edged sword? Concerns regarding the effect of AI and other forms of cutting-edge tech on the labour market have been on the rise as technological progress has continued at a rapid clip. Despite widespread concern that automation would render many occupations obsolete, an increasing number of people are beginning to see that there are some skills that are distinctly human and will continue to be in demand even as computers improve. Human skills like empathy, creativity, and communication are likely to stand out as some of the most valuable in the future workplace. Unlocking your potential: The irreplaceable value of three essential human skillsHuman skill is highly prized because it is challenging for robots to simulate. Machines are getting better and better at carrying out repetitive jobs and making judgments based on data, but they still have a ways to go before they can fully understand human emotions and communicate with nuance. Hence, occupations like nursing, counseling, and teaching that involve compassion and interpersonal skills will continue to be in demand. EmpathyThe ability to empathize with others is one of the many human skills that will become increasingly valuable in the future. Although computers are getting better at seeing trends and making forecasts, they still can’t solve problems in truly original ways. As a result, fields requiring original thought and innovation, such as graphic design, advertising, and product creation, should continue to attract plenty of applicants. CreativityCreativity comes in second. Creativity is the ability to integrate information from different sources into creative ways of conceiving and solving a difficulty. With creativity, one can find a solution that is not easy to infer or piece together from the collected data. Developing one’s creative abilities is a learned skill that needs to be honed through study and practice. CommunicationFinally, the ability to communicate effectively is another human skill that is likely to remain in demand in the years to come. While artificial intelligence is advancing in its ability to generate written and spoken language, it still has some ways to go before it can effectively communicate in a wide variety of settings. Because of this, fields like public speaking, journalism, and marketing will likely continue to attract many people. Jobs and AIYet it’s also true that AI and other cutting-edge technology will have a significant impact on the labour market. Certain jobs will become obsolete, while others will be made easier to complete with the assistance of these technological advancements. But keep in mind that these tools can’t replace the special abilities that people have. Instead, they are a resource that may be exploited to complement human functioning and increase productivity. In conclusion, as artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies continue to develop, it will become increasingly vital for people to develop human skills such as empathy, creativity, and communication. Machines may be more efficient at some activities than humans, but they can’t replace what humans bring to the table in terms of their individual talents and perspectives. Hence, employment requiring these skills is expected to continue in high demand, and it will be crucial for individuals to acquire these abilities in order to thrive in the evolving job market of the future. Contributed by Dr Vimal Babu, Associate Professor of HR & OB area, SRM University-AP." #metaglossia mundus
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By Olina Banerji Jun 16, 2023 Jeff Maggioncalda, the CEO of Coursera, can’t hide his excitement about AI. He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” The interview culminates with an on-the-spot demonstration. “Coach is going to be both reactive and proactive for learners. It’s going to be a thinking and writing partner in multiple languages,” he says, typing questions into the chatbot on his iPad. In response, Coach throws up explanations, summarizes lessons, links videos and suggests further courses for the learner to check out.Maggioncalda calls Coach a “hands-on, interactive” tool, one that lets learners set their own pace with the material. And it’s not the only high-tech strategy that Coursera employs to shepherd users through courses. The company also uses a customizable assignments generator that it acquired, for an undisclosed amount, from a Bulgarian startup in 2019. Being one of the first, and largest, online learning platforms in the world, Coursera has gained some insights from its 124 million-strong user base about what it really takes to help people succeed in its digital classes. “We’ve noticed that the earlier we introduce these assignments into a course, the retention rates improve,” Maggioncalda says. Still, completion rates among people who have paid for a Coursera course hover around 50 percent, according to figures shared by the company. Coursera’s tinkering with engagement tools points to a stark hypothesis about what may be hurtling toward the American higher education system. The next decade could belong to the nontraditional, online learner — but only if the companies and universities that offer remote courses figure out how to ferry such students across the river of distraction and land them safely on the far shore equipped with skills and credentials. Demand is out there. It comes from people like Lyndsay Stueve, who works as a full-time global vendor operations expert while raising four kids who are in middle and high school. Stueve started her online learning journey four years ago — first in community college, and then at the University of Florida. She’s now completing an online MBA from Western Governors University (WGU). Stueve’s been an online learner throughout. Stueve says she needs the flexibility and choice of an online setting. “I like that WGU doesn’t force us into a semester system, with three to four classes every semester. Online, I can choose to go from one class to another, without any time constraint,” she explains. But learning online remains a hard nut to crack. Evidence that it works has often been contradictory or disappointing. Today’s online courses are evolved cousins of the early MOOC, or massive open online course. Earlier experiments did not prove as transformative as some advocates hoped, with few students completing the classes they started. There are some clear changes in the way online courses are being structured now. Insight about this comes from institutions like the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a fully online college that has been operational for more than 20 years, which makes it fertile ground to understand how adults really learn online. Every minute that we have with an adult learner is a minute they aren’t spending on another priority. — Greg Fowler “The adult learner doesn’t care about what 18-year-old, residential students care about. Every minute that we have with an adult learner is a minute they aren’t spending on another priority,” says Greg Fowler, the president of UMGC. Fowler says this realization pushes his team to carefully pick out what to put in each 20-minute video lesson, and how to reinforce that learning quickly. “We definitely know that we have to make these courses shorter,” agrees Rene Kizilcec, director of the Future of Learning Lab at Cornell University, who’s studied online student behavior closely. Yet how adults really learn online is difficult to pinpoint, because they are so heterogeneous, says Kizilcec. Different priorities and expectations make one-size-fits-all programming impossible. What is clear, however, is that adult learners bring high expectations to online learning. So for this segment of higher education to grow, companies and colleges will have to figure out how to meet those standards. Adult learners aren’t shy about pushing back on course structures that don’t work for them, Fowler says. “We can’t approach this simply as an authoritarian relationship, where the instructor has the power, and the students just do what the instructor says,” he says. “We get lots of students who raise their hand and say, ‘I don't think I’m getting what I came here for.’” Goldilocks ProblemsChirag Garg, a researcher with IBM, lives in San Francisco and wants to transition to an AI role in a few months. In fact, his company is going to demand new skills from him, so Garg looked for a course that would teach him all the fundamentals of artificial intelligence while being flexible with his work schedule. He landed on Stanford’s “AI Principles and Techniques” online course, and he’s three weeks in. “I like how the course topics are sequenced. I’ve done courses before where there wasn’t much of a structure, and I wasn’t motivated to finish them,” says Garg. He also wasn’t paying for those, while such courses at Stanford run at over $1,500 a pop. The kind of structure that Garg likes isn’t easy to create online. The first thing that platforms or universities have to do is subvert the linear semester system, and design shorter learning periods instead. “What I’ve observed is that a lot of universities who put the semester system online abandoned it after a while. That’s a crucial change,” says Kizilcec. I’ve done courses before where there wasn’t much of a structure, and I wasn’t motivated to finish them. — Chirag Garg The self-paced nature of these courses is a better fit for adult learners who might have to deal with issues like sickness or job loss. But with self-paced courses, warns Kizilcec, the fear is that the pendulum may swing too much in the other direction — toward no accountability. It’s a dance that Sourabh Bajaj is familiar with. He’s one-third of the founding trio behind CoRise, a tech upskilling platform that works largely with companies to get their employees up to speed on their technical capabilities. Bajaj is convinced that the flexibility of an online course has to come with some riders. Most online courses have some form of demerits built into them if learners miss too many lectures, or turn in assignments late. CoRise, though, actually makes learners pencil live lectures into their calendars. “It creates a cadence. Adults possibly struggle more than younger students to figure out when to study. If you get the option, you’re always going to punt on studying,” Bajaj says. CoRise claims to have an 80 percent completion rate across its courses, and Bajaj boils it down to a tight eight to 10 hours a week of watching videos and doing assignments. “It’s hard to balance a hyper-structured environment with just the right amount of personalization,” Bajaj says. When it comes to personalization, CoRise is experimenting with both human intervention and AI bots. “Some reminders, information, nudges can be automated,” Bajaj says. “But some problems escalate, where people have to come in and motivate learners. We check in with them at different points to figure out how they are feeling.” For Garg, the Stanford student, a human helper doesn’t always seem necessary. He says he often turns to ChatGPT with his doubts, and they are solved on the spot, cutting short the long time it can take to receive feedback in an online course. Yet for support with more complex assignments, Garg wants a professor to step in. “It’s too much to type into a chatbot. With a human being, I can just screenshot my question,” he says. Humans in the LoopAdults come into the education system at different points in their lives, with different needs. Some are trying higher ed for the first time, while others tried college before but didn’t complete it, and still others have advanced degrees but want training in a specific skill or subject. Online courses have to cater to all that. Yet there are some insights that cut across this diversity, Kizilcec explains. “One intervention that we tried had some of the best short-term effects on engagement. We asked people to find a study buddy, and get them to hold them accountable for their progress. They tell their buddy, ‘I'm going to do this course. Check in with me every week.’ We asked people to do that and plan ahead. We saw that they had more engagement in the course at the beginning,” Kizilcec says. The study buddy or cohort system means some part of the course has to be synchronous — people logging in at the same time — in largely asynchronous courses. Stanford’s online courses are trying to work around this issue, and faculty have turned their Zoom office hours into a group coaching session. “There is a live discussion amongst learners about how they can apply what they learned in their course to their daily lives. Hearing classmates can validate their own experiences,” says Jennifer Gardner, director of online executive education courses at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Dakota Lillie, a current online student with Stanford, thinks the peer connections — fostered through discussions and Slack channels — are a major appeal of the program. “It’s been designed in a way where you can participate [with others] when you want. I like the competition with other students,” Lillie says. In contrast, Stueve, at WGU, shudders at the thought of doing another remotely planned group project or discussion. “I’ve been in experiences where I’ve had to pick up the slack in a group project. I don’t really log onto the Slack channels because I don’t need an external accountability partner,” Stueve says . What Stueve does rely on though, is a personal mentor, who can keep her in sight of her goals. At UMGC, Fowler says this kind of support network is something the university is actively building. There is some “peer mentoring,” but a large part of the experience is also delivered by what Fowler calls “success coaches” who reach out if a remote student is struggling in a course. “A coach can see that a student got the same question wrong four times in one lecture. And the student may not reach out, but the coach will help them get over it,” Fowler says. Without this kind of intervention, online students can simply disappear from courses and institutions, Fowler adds, putting them at risk of becoming another one of the 40 million Americans who have “some college and no degree.” Lifelong LearnersInnovations in adult learning currently defy clear patterns. Small tweaks — like better feedback systems, study buddies, guides — have indicated a direction, but scaling these services could mean universities and platforms are either shelling out or charging students higher tuition. (Of course, retaining more students can also pay off for programs in the long run.) Yet if companies and colleges figure out how to help adult students learn, then these institutions may be able to better focus on what adult students learn. And that’s important in a world where evolving technology makes it essential for people to continually refresh their knowledge and skills. “We talk a lot about the future of work but not enough about how learning will happen,” Kizilcec says. “There’s going to be a lot of work interspersed with learning.” In addition to tinkering with how a course is structured, CoRise has also been putting work into what’s actually being taught. For adult learners, course content should be tightly linked to what is motivating students to enroll, Bajaj says. In many cases, that’s the desire to land a better job, or to gain skills for work. For that reason, CoRise has moved away from relying on knowledge “taxonomies” and toward making content explicitly relevant to online learners, who may not have time for or interest in studying every possible topic. Bajaj takes the example of a machine learning (ML) course. “Computer vision isn’t relevant for most companies. Very few companies have image data. But every ML course still has computer vision and it wastes precious learner time. We’re trying to change that,” Bajaj says. Three months into a ML engineer job, you don’t need to know everything, he adds, so getting the relevant skills from an online course is important. Recognizing micro-skills or issuing microcredentials is another way that course providers are trying to meet adult learners where they are in order to take them where they’re trying to go. Fowler says UMGC is now trying to figure out how existing skills in learners can be “tagged” in a workplace, and if they can be awarded credit for that. “People are going to need more skills just to keep working. We’re trying to figure out how they can do that without taking time off to do a course,” he says. Indeed, the learners of the future may zigzig between work and school in a way that might completely transform how online courses are designed. Kizilcec believes that the path to being a nontraditional learner — potentially a majority of students in the future — needs to start earlier. “We need to think about how lifelong learners are created at [the] college or high school level. You can’t expect the traditional, residential college to take care of that,” says Kizilcec. The year of the MOOC may be long over. But the institutions trying to teach new-age learners online are just getting started. Olina Banerji is a writer and reporter covering edtech, educational innovation, clean energy and health care. Via Charles Tiayon
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"By Olina Banerji Jun 16, 2023 Jeff Maggioncalda, the CEO of Coursera, can’t hide his excitement about AI. He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” The interview culminates with an on-the-spot demonstration. “Coach is going to be both reactive and proactive for learners. It’s going to be a thinking and writing partner in multiple languages,” he says, typing questions into the chatbot on his iPad. In response, Coach throws up explanations, summarizes lessons, links videos and suggests further courses for the learner to check out. Maggioncalda calls Coach a “hands-on, interactive” tool, one that lets learners set their own pace with the material. And it’s not the only high-tech strategy that Coursera employs to shepherd users through courses. The company also uses a customizable assignments generator that it acquired, for an undisclosed amount, from a Bulgarian startup in 2019. Being one of the first, and largest, online learning platforms in the world, Coursera has gained some insights from its 124 million-strong user base about what it really takes to help people succeed in its digital classes. “We’ve noticed that the earlier we introduce these assignments into a course, the retention rates improve,” Maggioncalda says. Still, completion rates among people who have paid for a Coursera course hover around 50 percent, according to figures shared by the company. Coursera’s tinkering with engagement tools points to a stark hypothesis about what may be hurtling toward the American higher education system. The next decade could belong to the nontraditional, online learner — but only if the companies and universities that offer remote courses figure out how to ferry such students across the river of distraction and land them safely on the far shore equipped with skills and credentials. Demand is out there. It comes from people like Lyndsay Stueve, who works as a full-time global vendor operations expert while raising four kids who are in middle and high school. Stueve started her online learning journey four years ago — first in community college, and then at the University of Florida. She’s now completing an online MBA from Western Governors University (WGU). Stueve’s been an online learner throughout. Stueve says she needs the flexibility and choice of an online setting. “I like that WGU doesn’t force us into a semester system, with three to four classes every semester. Online, I can choose to go from one class to another, without any time constraint,” she explains. But learning online remains a hard nut to crack. Evidence that it works has often been contradictory or disappointing. Today’s online courses are evolved cousins of the early MOOC, or massive open online course. Earlier experiments did not prove as transformative as some advocates hoped, with few students completing the classes they started. There are some clear changes in the way online courses are being structured now. Insight about this comes from institutions like the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a fully online college that has been operational for more than 20 years, which makes it fertile ground to understand how adults really learn online. Every minute that we have with an adult learner is a minute they aren’t spending on another priority. — Greg Fowler “The adult learner doesn’t care about what 18-year-old, residential students care about. Every minute that we have with an adult learner is a minute they aren’t spending on another priority,” says Greg Fowler, the president of UMGC. Fowler says this realization pushes his team to carefully pick out what to put in each 20-minute video lesson, and how to reinforce that learning quickly. “We definitely know that we have to make these courses shorter,” agrees Rene Kizilcec, director of the Future of Learning Lab at Cornell University, who’s studied online student behavior closely. Yet how adults really learn online is difficult to pinpoint, because they are so heterogeneous, says Kizilcec. Different priorities and expectations make one-size-fits-all programming impossible. What is clear, however, is that adult learners bring high expectations to online learning. So for this segment of higher education to grow, companies and colleges will have to figure out how to meet those standards. Adult learners aren’t shy about pushing back on course structures that don’t work for them, Fowler says. “We can’t approach this simply as an authoritarian relationship, where the instructor has the power, and the students just do what the instructor says,” he says. “We get lots of students who raise their hand and say, ‘I don't think I’m getting what I came here for.’” Goldilocks ProblemsChirag Garg, a researcher with IBM, lives in San Francisco and wants to transition to an AI role in a few months. In fact, his company is going to demand new skills from him, so Garg looked for a course that would teach him all the fundamentals of artificial intelligence while being flexible with his work schedule. He landed on Stanford’s “AI Principles and Techniques” online course, and he’s three weeks in. “I like how the course topics are sequenced. I’ve done courses before where there wasn’t much of a structure, and I wasn’t motivated to finish them,” says Garg. He also wasn’t paying for those, while such courses at Stanford run at over $1,500 a pop. The kind of structure that Garg likes isn’t easy to create online. The first thing that platforms or universities have to do is subvert the linear semester system, and design shorter learning periods instead. “What I’ve observed is that a lot of universities who put the semester system online abandoned it after a while. That’s a crucial change,” says Kizilcec. I’ve done courses before where there wasn’t much of a structure, and I wasn’t motivated to finish them. — Chirag Garg The self-paced nature of these courses is a better fit for adult learners who might have to deal with issues like sickness or job loss. But with self-paced courses, warns Kizilcec, the fear is that the pendulum may swing too much in the other direction — toward no accountability. It’s a dance that Sourabh Bajaj is familiar with. He’s one-third of the founding trio behind CoRise, a tech upskilling platform that works largely with companies to get their employees up to speed on their technical capabilities. Bajaj is convinced that the flexibility of an online course has to come with some riders. Most online courses have some form of demerits built into them if learners miss too many lectures, or turn in assignments late. CoRise, though, actually makes learners pencil live lectures into their calendars. “It creates a cadence. Adults possibly struggle more than younger students to figure out when to study. If you get the option, you’re always going to punt on studying,” Bajaj says. CoRise claims to have an 80 percent completion rate across its courses, and Bajaj boils it down to a tight eight to 10 hours a week of watching videos and doing assignments. “It’s hard to balance a hyper-structured environment with just the right amount of personalization,” Bajaj says. When it comes to personalization, CoRise is experimenting with both human intervention and AI bots. “Some reminders, information, nudges can be automated,” Bajaj says. “But some problems escalate, where people have to come in and motivate learners. We check in with them at different points to figure out how they are feeling.” For Garg, the Stanford student, a human helper doesn’t always seem necessary. He says he often turns to ChatGPT with his doubts, and they are solved on the spot, cutting short the long time it can take to receive feedback in an online course. Yet for support with more complex assignments, Garg wants a professor to step in. “It’s too much to type into a chatbot. With a human being, I can just screenshot my question,” he says. Humans in the LoopAdults come into the education system at different points in their lives, with different needs. Some are trying higher ed for the first time, while others tried college before but didn’t complete it, and still others have advanced degrees but want training in a specific skill or subject. Online courses have to cater to all that. Yet there are some insights that cut across this diversity, Kizilcec explains. “One intervention that we tried had some of the best short-term effects on engagement. We asked people to find a study buddy, and get them to hold them accountable for their progress. They tell their buddy, ‘I'm going to do this course. Check in with me every week.’ We asked people to do that and plan ahead. We saw that they had more engagement in the course at the beginning,” Kizilcec says. The study buddy or cohort system means some part of the course has to be synchronous — people logging in at the same time — in largely asynchronous courses. Stanford’s online courses are trying to work around this issue, and faculty have turned their Zoom office hours into a group coaching session. “There is a live discussion amongst learners about how they can apply what they learned in their course to their daily lives. Hearing classmates can validate their own experiences,” says Jennifer Gardner, director of online executive education courses at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Dakota Lillie, a current online student with Stanford, thinks the peer connections — fostered through discussions and Slack channels — are a major appeal of the program. “It’s been designed in a way where you can participate [with others] when you want. I like the competition with other students,” Lillie says. In contrast, Stueve, at WGU, shudders at the thought of doing another remotely planned group project or discussion. “I’ve been in experiences where I’ve had to pick up the slack in a group project. I don’t really log onto the Slack channels because I don’t need an external accountability partner,” Stueve says . What Stueve does rely on though, is a personal mentor, who can keep her in sight of her goals. At UMGC, Fowler says this kind of support network is something the university is actively building. There is some “peer mentoring,” but a large part of the experience is also delivered by what Fowler calls “success coaches” who reach out if a remote student is struggling in a course. “A coach can see that a student got the same question wrong four times in one lecture. And the student may not reach out, but the coach will help them get over it,” Fowler says. Without this kind of intervention, online students can simply disappear from courses and institutions, Fowler adds, putting them at risk of becoming another one of the 40 million Americans who have “some college and no degree.” Lifelong LearnersInnovations in adult learning currently defy clear patterns. Small tweaks — like better feedback systems, study buddies, guides — have indicated a direction, but scaling these services could mean universities and platforms are either shelling out or charging students higher tuition. (Of course, retaining more students can also pay off for programs in the long run.) Yet if companies and colleges figure out how to help adult students learn, then these institutions may be able to better focus on what adult students learn. And that’s important in a world where evolving technology makes it essential for people to continually refresh their knowledge and skills. “We talk a lot about the future of work but not enough about how learning will happen,” Kizilcec says. “There’s going to be a lot of work interspersed with learning.” In addition to tinkering with how a course is structured, CoRise has also been putting work into what’s actually being taught. For adult learners, course content should be tightly linked to what is motivating students to enroll, Bajaj says. In many cases, that’s the desire to land a better job, or to gain skills for work. For that reason, CoRise has moved away from relying on knowledge “taxonomies” and toward making content explicitly relevant to online learners, who may not have time for or interest in studying every possible topic. Bajaj takes the example of a machine learning (ML) course. “Computer vision isn’t relevant for most companies. Very few companies have image data. But every ML course still has computer vision and it wastes precious learner time. We’re trying to change that,” Bajaj says. Three months into a ML engineer job, you don’t need to know everything, he adds, so getting the relevant skills from an online course is important. Recognizing micro-skills or issuing microcredentials is another way that course providers are trying to meet adult learners where they are in order to take them where they’re trying to go. Fowler says UMGC is now trying to figure out how existing skills in learners can be “tagged” in a workplace, and if they can be awarded credit for that. “People are going to need more skills just to keep working. We’re trying to figure out how they can do that without taking time off to do a course,” he says. Indeed, the learners of the future may zigzig between work and school in a way that might completely transform how online courses are designed. Kizilcec believes that the path to being a nontraditional learner — potentially a majority of students in the future — needs to start earlier. “We need to think about how lifelong learners are created at [the] college or high school level. You can’t expect the traditional, residential college to take care of that,” says Kizilcec. The year of the MOOC may be long over. But the institutions trying to teach new-age learners online are just getting started. Olina Banerji is a writer and reporter covering edtech, educational innovation, clean energy and health care." #metaglossia_mundus
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Published 2024.02.26. 16:00 On the campus of Duksung Women’s University in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, on Feb. 20., professors and alumni of German and French Language and Literature departments held a protest with signs that read, “Defend our departments” and “Illegal abolishment of departments.” The demonstration was a direct response to the university’s recent announcement regarding a revision to the university regulations, signaling the cessation of new student recruitment for German and French language departments beginning next year. While the discontinuation of two language departments has been a trend in many private universities in the region, the decision by a major Seoul-based university is considered unusual. “We had no choice but to align the number of seats with shifting student demand and societal dynamic,” said Duksung Women’s University.” According to the university, the annual selection of majors by 583 freshmen in the College of Global Convergence Studies revealed that fewer than ten students each opted for German or French language departments. The discontinuation of German and French Language and Literature majors and shift towards more seats for widely favored majors, like business administration, was unavoidable. Amidst the challenges faced by universities grappling with a declining student population, foreign language-related departments are significantly affected. With the advancement of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology leading to a decrease in demand for “language experts,” many institutions either eliminate language departments or integrate them with other disciplines. A growing number of universities, including those in Seoul, are opting to replace traditional foreign language majors with departments related to cutting-edge technology with promising employment prospects. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), known for having the highest number (45) of foreign language departments in Korea, ceased the admission of new students for 13 majors at its Yongin campus last year and this year. This includes interpreting and translation majors in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai, as similar programs are available at the Seoul campus. In response, the university introduced a new AI major integrating foreign languages with artificial intelligence and big data. Despite being Korea’s prominent foreign language university, there is a prevailing concern in the education sector about the diminishing student demand for foreign languages. In a similar move, Dongduk Women’s University underwent changes by merging its German and French departments into the “European Studies” department in 2022. Additionally, the university reduced enrollment by 12 students and introduced new majors like “HCI (Human Computer Interaction).” Meanwhile, Sahmyook University in Seoul merged its Chinese and Japanese language and literature departments into the Division of Aviation Tourism & Foreign Languages in 2021. Across the nation, there has been a significant decline in the number of foreign language majors. The count of language majors, encompassing literature, at four-year colleges and universities dropped from 920 in 2018 to 750 in 2023, marking a notable 18% decrease in just five years. Concurrently, the enrollment quota witnessed an 18% decline (3,000 students), with student numbers decreasing from 18,451 to 15,000 during the same period. English language majors, historically one of the most popular choices, reduced from 222 to 196, while Chinese language majors decreased from 138 to 118. Notably, German and French language majors are now offered at only 52 and 27 universities nationwide, respectively. In contrast, majors falling under the umbrella of “Human Science,” such as library and information science and psychology, have experienced an increase from 742 to 864 over the past five years. The trend is shifting toward eliminating departments that train German and French language teachers. Kyungpook National University recently decided to abolish its French Language Education department, which had an enrollment quota of eight students, starting from the 2025 academic year. In its place, the university plans to establish a new department focused on training “information teachers” in Information Education due to the decreasing demand for French language teachers and the rapidly increasing demand for computer science teachers. The number of students taking “second foreign languages” in high schools is decreasing, leading educational offices to hardly hire any German or French language teachers for decades. The number of German language teachers nationwide has halved from 194 to 80 in just the past five years. Faculty members from Colleges of Education, including those in French Education, have agreed that “it is difficult to maintain departments when French teachers haven’t been hired for over 10 years.” Pusan National University also merged its German Education and French Education departments into German and French Literature departments for new students starting this year. Professor Lim Dae-geun from the Division of Digital Contents at HUFS said, “In an era where real-time AI translation programs are used, there is a fundamental question of whether humans need to learn and translate languages themselves,” adding, “The number of students majoring in foreign languages is bound to plummet as the demand for language experts capable of translation and interpretation is decreasing.” There has been pushback from members of departments that have been eliminated. Students from the French Language Education major at Kyungpook National University have decided to file a constitutional appeal on Feb. 27, arguing that the university’s criteria for discontinuing departments are unclear. Their lawyer said, “Due to the lack of proper regulations regarding department discontinuation in the Higher Education Act, students in those departments are having their right to education infringed upon.” A proposed amendment to stop recruiting new students for the German and French Language and Literature departments at Duksung Women’s University for the 2025 academic year was rejected by the university’s council. A council member said, “Departments of language and literature go beyond simply teaching a language to teach the culture and philosophy of that nation, serving as both foundational and pure academic disciplines. For Duksung Women’s University to overlook such foundational disciplines neglects the duty of a comprehensive university.” A private university president said, “While national universities might need to maintain a variety of departments to protect academic disciplines, even if student demand for certain languages is low, private universities are facing imminent failure if they do not restructure their departments to match societal demand as student numbers rapidly decline.” This article was originally published on Feb. 24, 2024. Via Charles Tiayon
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Kim Seo-young, Woo Ji-won Published 2024.02.26. 16:00 On the campus of Duksung Women’s University in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, on Feb. 20., professors and alumni of German and French Language and Literature departments held a protest with signs that read, “Defend our departments” and “Illegal abolishment of departments.” The demonstration was a direct response to the university’s recent announcement regarding a revision to the university regulations, signaling the cessation of new student recruitment for German and French language departments beginning next year. While the discontinuation of two language departments has been a trend in many private universities in the region, the decision by a major Seoul-based university is considered unusual. “We had no choice but to align the number of seats with shifting student demand and societal dynamic,” said Duksung Women’s University.” According to the university, the annual selection of majors by 583 freshmen in the College of Global Convergence Studies revealed that fewer than ten students each opted for German or French language departments. The discontinuation of German and French Language and Literature majors and shift towards more seats for widely favored majors, like business administration, was unavoidable. Amidst the challenges faced by universities grappling with a declining student population, foreign language-related departments are significantly affected. With the advancement of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology leading to a decrease in demand for “language experts,” many institutions either eliminate language departments or integrate them with other disciplines. A growing number of universities, including those in Seoul, are opting to replace traditional foreign language majors with departments related to cutting-edge technology with promising employment prospects. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), known for having the highest number (45) of foreign language departments in Korea, ceased the admission of new students for 13 majors at its Yongin campus last year and this year. This includes interpreting and translation majors in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai, as similar programs are available at the Seoul campus. In response, the university introduced a new AI major integrating foreign languages with artificial intelligence and big data. Despite being Korea’s prominent foreign language university, there is a prevailing concern in the education sector about the diminishing student demand for foreign languages. In a similar move, Dongduk Women’s University underwent changes by merging its German and French departments into the “European Studies” department in 2022. Additionally, the university reduced enrollment by 12 students and introduced new majors like “HCI (Human Computer Interaction).” Meanwhile, Sahmyook University in Seoul merged its Chinese and Japanese language and literature departments into the Division of Aviation Tourism & Foreign Languages in 2021. Across the nation, there has been a significant decline in the number of foreign language majors. The count of language majors, encompassing literature, at four-year colleges and universities dropped from 920 in 2018 to 750 in 2023, marking a notable 18% decrease in just five years. Concurrently, the enrollment quota witnessed an 18% decline (3,000 students), with student numbers decreasing from 18,451 to 15,000 during the same period. English language majors, historically one of the most popular choices, reduced from 222 to 196, while Chinese language majors decreased from 138 to 118. Notably, German and French language majors are now offered at only 52 and 27 universities nationwide, respectively. In contrast, majors falling under the umbrella of “Human Science,” such as library and information science and psychology, have experienced an increase from 742 to 864 over the past five years. The trend is shifting toward eliminating departments that train German and French language teachers. Kyungpook National University recently decided to abolish its French Language Education department, which had an enrollment quota of eight students, starting from the 2025 academic year. In its place, the university plans to establish a new department focused on training “information teachers” in Information Education due to the decreasing demand for French language teachers and the rapidly increasing demand for computer science teachers. The number of students taking “second foreign languages” in high schools is decreasing, leading educational offices to hardly hire any German or French language teachers for decades. The number of German language teachers nationwide has halved from 194 to 80 in just the past five years. Faculty members from Colleges of Education, including those in French Education, have agreed that “it is difficult to maintain departments when French teachers haven’t been hired for over 10 years.” Pusan National University also merged its German Education and French Education departments into German and French Literature departments for new students starting this year. Professor Lim Dae-geun from the Division of Digital Contents at HUFS said, “In an era where real-time AI translation programs are used, there is a fundamental question of whether humans need to learn and translate languages themselves,” adding, “The number of students majoring in foreign languages is bound to plummet as the demand for language experts capable of translation and interpretation is decreasing.” There has been pushback from members of departments that have been eliminated. Students from the French Language Education major at Kyungpook National University have decided to file a constitutional appeal on Feb. 27, arguing that the university’s criteria for discontinuing departments are unclear. Their lawyer said, “Due to the lack of proper regulations regarding department discontinuation in the Higher Education Act, students in those departments are having their right to education infringed upon.” A proposed amendment to stop recruiting new students for the German and French Language and Literature departments at Duksung Women’s University for the 2025 academic year was rejected by the university’s council. A council member said, “Departments of language and literature go beyond simply teaching a language to teach the culture and philosophy of that nation, serving as both foundational and pure academic disciplines. For Duksung Women’s University to overlook such foundational disciplines neglects the duty of a comprehensive university.” A private university president said, “While national universities might need to maintain a variety of departments to protect academic disciplines, even if student demand for certain languages is low, private universities are facing imminent failure if they do not restructure their departments to match societal demand as student numbers rapidly decline.” This article was originally published on Feb. 24, 2024." metaglossia_mundus
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Recently, Meta launched Llama 3, a new AI assistant designed to improve social connections, engage in conversations, and make suggestions. It’s hard to escape the conversation around AI these days. This is why earlier this year, we listed it as one of the biggest African tech trends to look out for in 2024. And explored some of the challenges, Google is trying to address with AI on the continent. Meta (formerly Facebook) has also become deeply engaged in its AI efforts. The tech company recently launched its new feature, Llama 3, a new AI assistant designed to improve social connections, engage in conversations, and make suggestions. The Meta AI assistant utilizes real-time search results from Bing and Google and has image generation capabilities that enable users to create animations and high-resolution images while typing. It is available at meta.ai. the web version that works similarly to ChatGPT. It has also been integrated into all Meta platforms. The Llama 3 was only available in the United States until last week, when Meta made it available in several African Nations- particularly, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The tech giant plans to expand into additional countries and languages. According to Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, “With LLaMA 3, Meta AI will now be the most intelligent, freely available assistant.” However, the enthusiasm around this new feature remains subpar. Recall that last year, Meta launched Threads. It was meant to be a Twitter clone that Meta launched as a companion to Instagram, the popular photo-sharing network it bought over a decade ago. Threads gained over 50 million users on its first day, signaling that many people were excited about its launch. Unfortunately, Meta’s launch of Threads fell short of expectations. Barely a month after its launch, the app’s daily active users dropped by 80%. Mainly because users found it limiting and lacking in functionality. This disappointment fueled a lower bar for future features and products from Meta. However, the lukewarm reception for Llama 3 can’t be solely attributed to the failed Threads app. In 2022, Meta also garnered immense hype for its grand vision for the Metaverse, a fully immersive virtual world. The tech giant rebranded from Facebook to Meta – a new name to focus on building the metaverse. The hype surrounding the Metaverse created unrealistic expectations about its immediate applicability and benefits for users, especially in developing regions like Africa. There were conversations about the potential applications of the Metaverse in areas like education, work, and entertainment, but lacked concrete implementation plans. Nevertheless, Meta might be taking a different approach with this AI product. For one, instead of focusing on making it a stand-alone app, the tech giant is taking the integrated approach. Popular multimedia instant messaging app, Snapchat used the same approach. Last year, Snapchat successfully rolled out “My AI”, its ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot. This integration had a profound impact on user engagement. As of January 2024, Snapchat’s subscription reached 7 million paying users, up by 2 million since September 2023. Meta has also been more transparent about the capabilities and limitations of the new feature compared to the initial hype surrounding Threads. Meta’s AI has several features designed to enhance user experience across Meta’s platforms. The AI assistant utilizes real-time search results to provide users with additional context and information about their Facebook feeds. This can facilitate more informed discussions and deeper engagement. It also fuels creativity with image-generation capabilities. On WhatsApp, the AI can generate high-quality images with improved text inclusion, as well as provide useful prompts for image changes. Users can access Meta AI while scrolling through their Facebook feeds, allowing them to request more information about a specific post. Africa, (like most parts of the world) is rapidly embracing AI. In 2022, African startups attracted over $1 billion in venture capital funding for AI-related ventures. Africa also boasts a significant talent pool for AI development, with over 40% of Africa’s population under the age of 15. Countries like Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa have established national AI strategies and are investing in research and development initiatives. Last year, Nigeria took significant steps in inviting scientists of Nigerian heritage and renowned global experts to collaborate on the formulation of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Meta’s AI also has an opportunity to stand out among African users. Facebook is the leading social media platform in Africa in terms of market share. Meta has more than 2 billion active daily users, with about 271 million Facebook users and a projected growth to over 377 million by 2025. Many people utilize WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram to create content and promote their businesses. Meta can also tailor its AI to address issues relevant to African users. This could be anything from language support for local dialects to solutions for information scarcity. Last month, Meta announced its plans to launch monetization features for content creators in Nigeria and Kenya, in June 2024. Its new AI feature represents another opportunity to show they’ve listened to user feedback and can create a valuable tool for its African market. Via Charles Tiayon
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"Recently, Meta launched Llama 3, a new AI assistant designed to improve social connections, engage in conversations, and make suggestions. It’s hard to escape the conversation around AI these days. This is why earlier this year, we listed it as one of the biggest African tech trends to look out for in 2024. And explored some of the challenges, Google is trying to address with AI on the continent. Meta (formerly Facebook) has also become deeply engaged in its AI efforts. The tech company recently launched its new feature, Llama 3, a new AI assistant designed to improve social connections, engage in conversations, and make suggestions. The Meta AI assistant utilizes real-time search results from Bing and Google and has image generation capabilities that enable users to create animations and high-resolution images while typing. It is available at meta.ai. the web version that works similarly to ChatGPT. It has also been integrated into all Meta platforms. The Llama 3 was only available in the United States until last week, when Meta made it available in several African Nations- particularly, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The tech giant plans to expand into additional countries and languages. According to Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, “With LLaMA 3, Meta AI will now be the most intelligent, freely available assistant.” However, the enthusiasm around this new feature remains subpar. Recall that last year, Meta launched Threads. It was meant to be a Twitter clone that Meta launched as a companion to Instagram, the popular photo-sharing network it bought over a decade ago. Threads gained over 50 million users on its first day, signaling that many people were excited about its launch. Unfortunately, Meta’s launch of Threads fell short of expectations. Barely a month after its launch, the app’s daily active users dropped by 80%. Mainly because users found it limiting and lacking in functionality. This disappointment fueled a lower bar for future features and products from Meta. However, the lukewarm reception for Llama 3 can’t be solely attributed to the failed Threads app. In 2022, Meta also garnered immense hype for its grand vision for the Metaverse, a fully immersive virtual world. The tech giant rebranded from Facebook to Meta – a new name to focus on building the metaverse. The hype surrounding the Metaverse created unrealistic expectations about its immediate applicability and benefits for users, especially in developing regions like Africa. There were conversations about the potential applications of the Metaverse in areas like education, work, and entertainment, but lacked concrete implementation plans. Nevertheless, Meta might be taking a different approach with this AI product. For one, instead of focusing on making it a stand-alone app, the tech giant is taking the integrated approach. Popular multimedia instant messaging app, Snapchat used the same approach. Last year, Snapchat successfully rolled out “My AI”, its ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot. This integration had a profound impact on user engagement. As of January 2024, Snapchat’s subscription reached 7 million paying users, up by 2 million since September 2023. Meta has also been more transparent about the capabilities and limitations of the new feature compared to the initial hype surrounding Threads. Meta’s AI has several features designed to enhance user experience across Meta’s platforms. The AI assistant utilizes real-time search results to provide users with additional context and information about their Facebook feeds. This can facilitate more informed discussions and deeper engagement. It also fuels creativity with image-generation capabilities. On WhatsApp, the AI can generate high-quality images with improved text inclusion, as well as provide useful prompts for image changes. Users can access Meta AI while scrolling through their Facebook feeds, allowing them to request more information about a specific post. Africa, (like most parts of the world) is rapidly embracing AI. In 2022, African startups attracted over $1 billion in venture capital funding for AI-related ventures. Africa also boasts a significant talent pool for AI development, with over 40% of Africa’s population under the age of 15. Countries like Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa have established national AI strategies and are investing in research and development initiatives. Last year, Nigeria took significant steps in inviting scientists of Nigerian heritage and renowned global experts to collaborate on the formulation of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Meta’s AI also has an opportunity to stand out among African users. Facebook is the leading social media platform in Africa in terms of market share. Meta has more than 2 billion active daily users, with about 271 million Facebook users and a projected growth to over 377 million by 2025. Many people utilize WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram to create content and promote their businesses. Meta can also tailor its AI to address issues relevant to African users. This could be anything from language support for local dialects to solutions for information scarcity. Last month, Meta announced its plans to launch monetization features for content creators in Nigeria and Kenya, in June 2024. Its new AI feature represents another opportunity to show they’ve listened to user feedback and can create a valuable tool for its African market." #metaglossia_mundus
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One year after Chinese tech firm Baidu released its ChatGPT-like Ernie bot, the company announced tools to encourage locals to develop AI applications. By Evelyn Cheng,CNBC • Published April 17, 2024 • Updated on April 17, 2024 at 9:14 pm
SHENZHEN, China – One year after Chinese search engine operator Baidu released its ChatGPT-like Ernie bot, the company this week announced tools to encourage locals to develop artificial intelligence applications. "In China today, there are 1 billion internet users, strong foundation models, sufficient AI application scenarios and the most complete industrial system in the world," CEO Robin Li said in his opening speech at Baidu's annual AI developers conference on Tuesday. "Everyone can be a developer," he said in Mandarin, according to a CNBC translation. While many point out how China lags behind the U.S. in artificial intelligence capabilities, others emphasize how the strength of the Chinese market lies more in technological application. Take next-day e-commerce and 30-minute food delivery, for example. Baidu's newly announced AI tools allow people with no coding knowledge to create generative AI-powered chatbots for specific functions, which can then be integrated in a website, Baidu search engine results or other online portals. That's different from a similar tool called GPTs that OpenAI launched earlier this year, since those custom-built chatbots — for everything from suggesting movies to fixing code — sit within the ChatGPT interface. The basic Baidu tools are generally available to try for free, up until a certain usage limit, similar to some of Google's cloud and AI functions. OpenAI charges a monthly fee for the latest version of ChatGPT and the ability to use it for computer programs. The older ChatGPT 3.5 model is free to use, but without access to the custom-built GPTs.Baidu this week also announced three new versions of its Ernie AI model — called "Speed," "Lite" and "Tiny" — that coders can selectively access, based on the complexity of the task. "It feels like their focus is on building the entire native AI development ecosystem, providing a full set of development tools and platform solutions," said Bo Du, managing director at WestSummit Capital Management. That's according to a CNBC translation of the Chinese remarks. Baidu said this week that Ernie bot has accumulated more than 200 million users since its launch in March last year, and that computer programs are accessing the underlying AI model 200 million times a day. The company said more than 85,000 business clients have used its AI cloud platform to create 190,000 AI applications. How the tech is being usedMany of the use cases Baidu showed off this week centered on consumer-facing applications: tourism and creation of content such as picture books and scheduling meetings. In a demonstration hall, Baidu business departments showed off how the AI tools could be integrated with virtual people doing livestreams, or directing search engine traffic to an AI-based interactive buying guide. Buysmart.AI, which won Baidu's AI competition last year, uses the tech for an online shopping assistant connected to Chinese social media platform Weibo. The startup said it is using ChatGPT for a standalone interactive e-commerce app in the U.S. "Personally I think that Ernie 4.0 has a better grasp of Chinese than ChatGPT 3.5," Buysmart.AI co-founder Andy Qiu said in an interview. That's according to a CNBC translation of his Mandarin-language remarks. Consumers in the U.S. are currently more interested in AI products than users in China are, Qiu said. But he said that overall there is still room for improvement when it comes to building consumers' trust of AI assistants and convincing users to place an order. Also on display was a humanoid robot developed by Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics that used Baidu's Ernie AI model for understanding commands and reading written words. It's not immediately clear how such AI applications can significantly change business at this point. But Baidu is the latest to roll out more tools for people to experiment more easily and cheaply with. Customer service, voice assistants and internet-connected devices can use smaller AI models to respond quickly to users, pointed out Helen Chai, managing director at CIC Consulting. She added that in scenarios such as legal consultation or medical diagnosis, small AI models can be trained on specific data to achieve performance that's comparable to larger AI models. In the future, big AI-based applications will be based on a mixture of models, Baidu CEO Li said, using the technical term of "mixture of experts" or MoE. He also promoted Baidu's capabilities in AI-produced code, one of the areas in which Silicon Valley tech companies see the most potential for generative AI. Baidu said since it deployed its "Comate" AI coding assistant a year ago, the tool has contributed to 27% of the tech company's newly generated code. Audio streaming app Ximalaya, IT services company iSoftStone and Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator are among more than 10,000 corporate Comate users, and have adopted nearly half of the code the tool generates, according to Baidu. The global rush for developing generative AI has created a shortage in the semiconductors needed to provide the computing power. Chinese companies face added constraints due to U.S. restrictions on chip exports. Baidu did not specifically discuss a shortage in computing power during the main conference session. In his speech, Dou Shen, head of AI cloud at Baidu, noted "uncertainties" in the chip supply chain and announced that Baidu has a platform that can access the power of several different kinds of chips. Back in February, Li said on an earnings call that Baidu's AI chip reserve "enables us to continue enhancing Ernie for the next one or two years." The company is set to release first-quarter results on May 16. Via Charles Tiayon
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By Evelyn Cheng,CNBC • Published April 17, 2024 • Updated on April 17, 2024 at 9:14 pm
SHENZHEN, China – One year after Chinese search engine operator Baidu released its ChatGPT-like Ernie bot, the company this week announced tools to encourage locals to develop artificial intelligence applications. "In China today, there are 1 billion internet users, strong foundation models, sufficient AI application scenarios and the most complete industrial system in the world," CEO Robin Li said in his opening speech at Baidu's annual AI developers conference on Tuesday. "Everyone can be a developer," he said in Mandarin, according to a CNBC translation. While many point out how China lags behind the U.S. in artificial intelligence capabilities, others emphasize how the strength of the Chinese market lies more in technological application. Take next-day e-commerce and 30-minute food delivery, for example. Baidu's newly announced AI tools allow people with no coding knowledge to create generative AI-powered chatbots for specific functions, which can then be integrated in a website, Baidu search engine results or other online portals. That's different from a similar tool called GPTs that OpenAI launched earlier this year, since those custom-built chatbots — for everything from suggesting movies to fixing code — sit within the ChatGPT interface. The basic Baidu tools are generally available to try for free, up until a certain usage limit, similar to some of Google's cloud and AI functions. OpenAI charges a monthly fee for the latest version of ChatGPT and the ability to use it for computer programs. The older ChatGPT 3.5 model is free to use, but without access to the custom-built GPTs.Baidu this week also announced three new versions of its Ernie AI model — called "Speed," "Lite" and "Tiny" — that coders can selectively access, based on the complexity of the task. "It feels like their focus is on building the entire native AI development ecosystem, providing a full set of development tools and platform solutions," said Bo Du, managing director at WestSummit Capital Management. That's according to a CNBC translation of the Chinese remarks. Baidu said this week that Ernie bot has accumulated more than 200 million users since its launch in March last year, and that computer programs are accessing the underlying AI model 200 million times a day. The company said more than 85,000 business clients have used its AI cloud platform to create 190,000 AI applications. How the tech is being usedMany of the use cases Baidu showed off this week centered on consumer-facing applications: tourism and creation of content such as picture books and scheduling meetings. In a demonstration hall, Baidu business departments showed off how the AI tools could be integrated with virtual people doing livestreams, or directing search engine traffic to an AI-based interactive buying guide. Buysmart.AI, which won Baidu's AI competition last year, uses the tech for an online shopping assistant connected to Chinese social media platform Weibo. The startup said it is using ChatGPT for a standalone interactive e-commerce app in the U.S. "Personally I think that Ernie 4.0 has a better grasp of Chinese than ChatGPT 3.5," Buysmart.AI co-founder Andy Qiu said in an interview. That's according to a CNBC translation of his Mandarin-language remarks. Consumers in the U.S. are currently more interested in AI products than users in China are, Qiu said. But he said that overall there is still room for improvement when it comes to building consumers' trust of AI assistants and convincing users to place an order. Also on display was a humanoid robot developed by Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics that used Baidu's Ernie AI model for understanding commands and reading written words. It's not immediately clear how such AI applications can significantly change business at this point. But Baidu is the latest to roll out more tools for people to experiment more easily and cheaply with. Customer service, voice assistants and internet-connected devices can use smaller AI models to respond quickly to users, pointed out Helen Chai, managing director at CIC Consulting. She added that in scenarios such as legal consultation or medical diagnosis, small AI models can be trained on specific data to achieve performance that's comparable to larger AI models. In the future, big AI-based applications will be based on a mixture of models, Baidu CEO Li said, using the technical term of "mixture of experts" or MoE. He also promoted Baidu's capabilities in AI-produced code, one of the areas in which Silicon Valley tech companies see the most potential for generative AI. Baidu said since it deployed its "Comate" AI coding assistant a year ago, the tool has contributed to 27% of the tech company's newly generated code. Audio streaming app Ximalaya, IT services company iSoftStone and Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator are among more than 10,000 corporate Comate users, and have adopted nearly half of the code the tool generates, according to Baidu. The global rush for developing generative AI has created a shortage in the semiconductors needed to provide the computing power. Chinese companies face added constraints due to U.S. restrictions on chip exports. Baidu did not specifically discuss a shortage in computing power during the main conference session. In his speech, Dou Shen, head of AI cloud at Baidu, noted "uncertainties" in the chip supply chain and announced that Baidu has a platform that can access the power of several different kinds of chips. Back in February, Li said on an earnings call that Baidu's AI chip reserve "enables us to continue enhancing Ernie for the next one or two years." The company is set to release first-quarter results on May 16." #metaglossia_mundus
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Posted on February 21, 2024 The world has changed since developing AI technology. There are more and more tools powered by it, and specialists from different spheres of life don’t hesitate to implement them in their everyday routine. And marketing is no exception. You’ll find lots of AI tools that might speed up your working process and even improve efficiency. In this post, we’ll be talking about 6 online tools that don’t require any installation. So, let’s see how these AI tools can help you with marketing. 1. Albert.aiAlbert.ai can be used for analyzing vast amounts of data autonomously, identifying patterns, and making data-driven decisions in real time. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, it continuously learns and adapts its strategies, ensuring that marketing efforts are always on the cutting edge. Albert.ai also automates time-consuming tasks, such as data analysis and campaign optimization. As a result, this tool streamlines marketing processes, reduces manual effort, and improves overall efficiency. 2. Online Background ChangerWhile creating marketing materials, content creators need to edit a large amount of images. One of the most common tasks is to remove or replace the background. It used to be a rather time-consuming process, but now you can do it in mere seconds. All you need is an online image background remover. You only need to upload a picture, and the tool will automatically erase the background. Here, you can save your edited photo with a transparent background, add a new backdrop, or choose a color. Whether you want to make product images, or create social media content, you’ll do it in a couple of clicks. 3. GrammarlyGrammarly is an online writing assistant that provides proofreading and editing services for various types of documents. Clear and concise communication is crucial in marketing, and this service can help you simplify complex sentences, eliminate jargon, and improve the overall readability of your content. This ensures that your message is easily understood by your target audience. Besides, Grammarly can be customized to match your preferred writing style and industry-specific terminology. It integrates seamlessly with various platforms and applications, including web browsers, word processors, and email clients. This way, you can use Grammarly across different marketing channels with no hassle. 4. SurferSEOWith the help of SurferSEO, an online on-page optimization tool, you can analyze and compare your pages with those that are currently appearing high in search engine results. This tool gives you a data-driven analysis of what’s lacking from your page, site, content plan, and so on, instead of assuming what Google normally ranks. SurferSEO’s AI capabilities extend beyond content creation. It offers features like SERP-Based Tone of Voice, FAQ and Answers, Surfy AI assistant, templates, and custom knowledge, which assist marketers in creating content that resonates with their target audience. This tool also allows you to choose organic competitors, insert images and links, and provides anti-AI detection to ensure the generated content is authentic and valuable. 5. ManyChatManyChat allows you to create chatbots that can interact with your customers in a personalized and automated manner. These bots can handle common customer inquiries, provide product recommendations, and even process transactions. By automating conversations, you can provide instant support and information to your customers – this improves their experience and saves valuable time for your team. Also, this platform provides comprehensive analytics and reporting features that give you valuable insights into your chatbot performance and customer interactions. You can easily track open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and other key metrics to measure the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. With this data at your disposal, you can optimize your chatbot strategy and make data-driven decisions. 6. Brand24Brand monitoring is crucial for businesses to stay on top of their reputation. And there are tools to help you with it as well. For example, Brand24 is an AI-powered brand monitoring and social listening tool that helps businesses track and analyze their brand’s online presence. With this tool, you get access to mentions across social media, news, blogs, videos, forums, podcasts, reviews, and more. Brand24 offers different pricing plans to cater to the needs of businesses of all sizes. The pricing plans include Individual, Team, Pro, and Enterprise, with prices ranging from $49 to $249 per month. The platform also offers a 14-day free trial for users to explore its features before committing to a subscription. SummaryNow you know several web-based tools powered by AI technology that can be used in marketing. So try them out today and see what works better for you and your business. Via Charles Tiayon
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By Angela Scott-Briggs Posted on February 21, 2024 "The world has changed since developing AI technology. There are more and more tools powered by it, and specialists from different spheres of life don’t hesitate to implement them in their everyday routine. And marketing is no exception. You’ll find lots of AI tools that might speed up your working process and even improve efficiency. In this post, we’ll be talking about 6 online tools that don’t require any installation. So, let’s see how these AI tools can help you with marketing. 1. Albert.aiAlbert.ai can be used for analyzing vast amounts of data autonomously, identifying patterns, and making data-driven decisions in real time. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, it continuously learns and adapts its strategies, ensuring that marketing efforts are always on the cutting edge. Albert.ai also automates time-consuming tasks, such as data analysis and campaign optimization. As a result, this tool streamlines marketing processes, reduces manual effort, and improves overall efficiency. 2. Online Background ChangerWhile creating marketing materials, content creators need to edit a large amount of images. One of the most common tasks is to remove or replace the background. It used to be a rather time-consuming process, but now you can do it in mere seconds. All you need is an online image background remover. You only need to upload a picture, and the tool will automatically erase the background. Here, you can save your edited photo with a transparent background, add a new backdrop, or choose a color. Whether you want to make product images, or create social media content, you’ll do it in a couple of clicks. 3. GrammarlyGrammarly is an online writing assistant that provides proofreading and editing services for various types of documents. Clear and concise communication is crucial in marketing, and this service can help you simplify complex sentences, eliminate jargon, and improve the overall readability of your content. This ensures that your message is easily understood by your target audience. Besides, Grammarly can be customized to match your preferred writing style and industry-specific terminology. It integrates seamlessly with various platforms and applications, including web browsers, word processors, and email clients. This way, you can use Grammarly across different marketing channels with no hassle. 4. SurferSEOWith the help of SurferSEO, an online on-page optimization tool, you can analyze and compare your pages with those that are currently appearing high in search engine results. This tool gives you a data-driven analysis of what’s lacking from your page, site, content plan, and so on, instead of assuming what Google normally ranks. SurferSEO’s AI capabilities extend beyond content creation. It offers features like SERP-Based Tone of Voice, FAQ and Answers, Surfy AI assistant, templates, and custom knowledge, which assist marketers in creating content that resonates with their target audience. This tool also allows you to choose organic competitors, insert images and links, and provides anti-AI detection to ensure the generated content is authentic and valuable. 5. ManyChatManyChat allows you to create chatbots that can interact with your customers in a personalized and automated manner. These bots can handle common customer inquiries, provide product recommendations, and even process transactions. By automating conversations, you can provide instant support and information to your customers – this improves their experience and saves valuable time for your team. Also, this platform provides comprehensive analytics and reporting features that give you valuable insights into your chatbot performance and customer interactions. You can easily track open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and other key metrics to measure the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. With this data at your disposal, you can optimize your chatbot strategy and make data-driven decisions. 6. Brand24Brand monitoring is crucial for businesses to stay on top of their reputation. And there are tools to help you with it as well. For example, Brand24 is an AI-powered brand monitoring and social listening tool that helps businesses track and analyze their brand’s online presence. With this tool, you get access to mentions across social media, news, blogs, videos, forums, podcasts, reviews, and more. Brand24 offers different pricing plans to cater to the needs of businesses of all sizes. The pricing plans include Individual, Team, Pro, and Enterprise, with prices ranging from $49 to $249 per month. The platform also offers a 14-day free trial for users to explore its features before committing to a subscription. SummaryNow you know several web-based tools powered by AI technology that can be used in marketing. So try them out today and see what works better for you and your business." metaglossia_mundus
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Looking for ways 🔍 to use the Web effectively for research? 🤔 Want to know how to get the most out of Google? Read this article & learn how to use Google to your advantage!
What’s the first thing we do when facing the unknown? We Google it, of course! Google is fundamental to our experience of the Internet. According to the statistics, more than 100 000 people press “search” on Google every second! At first glance, the process is straightforward. You type in what you need information about, press enter, and reap your reward. But, if your search is more complex, simply looking through the first page of results may not be enough. What are your other options? If you struggle to answer this question, we are here to help! This article by our custom-writing team offers you the most actionable and advanced Google search tips. Contents Using Search Engines for ResearchSimply put, a search engine is a program that helps you find information on the Internet. Nowadays, using them is an integral part of any research. Everyone knows their benefits:
However, there are also a handful of downsides to using search engines:
All this makes quality Internet search pretty tricky. But don’t worry: we will tell you about the techniques you can use to overcome these difficulties. The Basics of a Quality Google SearchFirst off, let’s look at a few simple ways to get the most out of Google. These are essential techniques anyone can use:
7 Advanced Actionable Tips for Using Google SearchIf you already knew about the basics listed above, here are more advanced tips, including wildcards. What are wildcards in a Google search? Well, they serve as placeholders for characters or words. They are extremely helpful for refining and maximizing search results. Try them out! Use Quotation Marks to Search for Exact TermsPutting simple quotation marks around your search terms can help you with many things, such as:
Add an Asterisk for Proximity SearchesAn asterisk (* symbol) can be a handy tool when searching the Internet. What it does is act as a placeholder for any word. When Google sees asterisks among your search terms, it automatically changes the symbol to any fitting word. Say you want to find a quote but don’t know the exact wording. You would type in “You do not find the happy life. You * it.” The asterisk will be magically substituted with “make,” and the author will be listed as Camilla Eyring Kimball. Type AND, OR, AND/OR to Expand the ResultsTyping OR (in all caps) between 2 search terms will make Google look for results for any of the words. It won’t send you to a link with both terms listed. In contrast, AND command will do the opposite. It will narrow the results down to only those containing both terms. It can be helpful when looking for something called differently in separate sources. For example, searching for “fireflies” will list only half of the results. These shiny fellas are also often called lightning bugs. That’s why you might want to search for “Lightning bugs OR fireflies.” Remove Options Using a HyphenWant to know how to exclude words from Google search? Just put a “–” before the word you don’t want to see in the results. This way, words with unrelated meanings will no longer be a problem. Imagine you need to find the plot for a play about baseball. Results for “Baseball play plot” will likely return irrelevant results. Searching “Baseball play plot -sport” may significantly improve your search results. Use Shortcuts to Your BenefitIf you don’t want to bother with advanced settings but need more specific results, you can use shortcuts: simple commands that you add to your search query. The most useful ones are: intitle: and allintitle: This command narrows down the results to pages with the key terms in the title. It’s a good way to find an article if you know the exact topic you need. inurl: and allinurl: Use this command to find pages that are strongly optimized for your topic. If you use it, Google will find the terms in the page’s URL. inanchor: and allinanchor: This modifier is excellent if you’re researching pages with your terms listed in the anchor text that link back to these pages. Be careful since it provides limited global results. intext: and allintext: Use these two shortcuts if you need your key terms to be in the text. cache: This modifier lets you find the most recent cached copy for any page you need. It can be helpful if the site is down or the page you need was deleted. define: Typing in “define:” before your search term will show you its definition. Basically, it functions as an online dictionary. site: This shortcut limits the results to only one website. Use it when you want to be really specific. You can also add a country code to refine the results even further. link: This shortcut provides links to the site you type after the command. Find a Specific File TypeSometimes you need Google to show you only presentations or worksheets. In this case, using a “filetype:” shortcut can help you. Simply add this command at the end of your search terms with the file format, and you’re good to go. It can look like this: Example: Ways to improve your writing skills filetype:pdf You can use this wildcard for any file type, not just PDF. Do Math in Google SearchThe Google search tab may not sound like the best math tutor. However, it can perform simple tasks such as addition or division. For example, searching “8+8/4” will give you “10.” You can also look for the numerical values of any mathematical constant. Simply typing in “Pi” will give you the Pi number value with the first 11 digits. This option can come in handy during an exam. Other Search Engines to Use: Top 12Google Search might be massively popular, but it’s not the only online engine available. Plenty of other worthy programs can aid you in finding things you need on the Internet. Ideally, you want to use several of them when doing research. They will help you find specialized results, and some will even protect your privacy! Here are the 12 of our favorites: 1. Google ScholarGoogle Scholar is an engine designed specifically for scholarly literature. Aside from your basic Google needs, it gives you a chunk of additional information. Why use it: The most crucial feature is a large number of citations. Besides, it will show you citations in different styles. You may also need Google Scholar if you find yourself looking for grey literature: a common situation in academic research. 2. ResearchGateResearchGate is a social network created for scientists and scholars. Here they post publications, join groups, and discuss various academic matters. What can be a better place for a student craving sources for academic research? Why use it: The website’s powerful search tool goes beyond ResearchGate, covering NASA HQ Library and PubMed, among others. Using it will bring you hundreds of search results containing the latest research articles. 3. Educational Resources Information CenterEducational Resources Information Center (ERIC for short) is a vast scholarly database on every topic imaginable. It lists over 1 million educational articles, documents, and journals from all over the Internet. Why use it: This resource has a reputation in the scientific community for containing highly accurate insights. It’s also your go-to search engine if you’re looking for peer-reviewed journals. 4. Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)BASE is another search engine designed for academic research. While being similar to others in functionality, it differs in the results it can provide. Why use it: This engine digs into the deepest parts of the Internet. It often shows information that other resources simply won’t find. If you feel like your research lacks data and you don’t seem to be able to find anything new on the topic, try BASE. 5. COnnecting REpositories (CORE)CORE is a project that aims at aggregating all open-source information on the Internet. CORE uses text and data mining to enrich its content, which is a unique approach to gathering information. Why use it: Like most entries on the list, this engine focuses on academic resources. This means that you don’t have to worry about your sources being inaccurate or poorly written. 6. Semantic ScholarThis is a search engine that uses artificial intelligence for research purposes. Semantic Scholar relies on machine learning, natural language processing, and Human-Computer interactions. Remember that you’ll need a Google, Twitter, or Facebook account to access Semantic Scholar. Why use it: The program’s creators added a layer of semantics to citation analysis usually used by search engines. That’s where the name comes from. 7. SwissCowsSwissCows is a classic search engine that positions itself as a family-friendly solution to Internet surfing. Its algorithm uses semantic maps to locate information. Why use it: This engine filters all not-safe-for-work material from its results. The company also has a principle of not storing any data regarding your search history, which is a lovely bonus. 8. WorldWideScienceWorldWideScience is a search engine that strives to accelerate scientific research around the globe. Why use it: While providing everything an academic resource does, it also has a unique feature: multilingual translations. This means you might find a piece of work originally written in a language you don’t speak, yet you’ll understand it perfectly. 9. Google BooksYou can certainly judge a book by its cover here. As you may have guessed, Google Books searches through literature: both fictional and scientific. You type any term you need, and you get all the books related to it. Why use it: This classic full-text search engine is excellent as a book-focused resource. In many of them, you can read snippets or even whole chapters related to your keyword. Neat, simple, and effective. 10. OAIsterOAIster is another literature-related search engine. But here, the data gathering principle is different. It uses OAI-PMH, which is a protocol that collects metadata from various sources. For mere mortals (like us), this means a different approach to book scanning. Why use it: OAIster’s unique algorithm makes the search results more accurate and shortens your browsing time. 11. OpenMDOpenMD is a resource that focuses on medical information. It searches through billions of related articles, documents, and journals. Why use it: This engine is priceless when you are a medical student working on an academic assignment. It also helps with a sore throat. 12. WayBack MachineWayBack Machine is the most extensive Internet archive out there. Practically everything that has ever been posted on the web can be found here. It also hosts a vast collection of books, audio and video files, and images. Why use it: If the source you’re looking for is no longer available or has seen drastic changes, you can use WayBack Machine to track the data back in time. Just choose a date you want to get back to and harvest the results. Bonus Tips: How to Evaluate WebsitesAlthough search engines are great, they can sometimes show you a site that is not entirely reliable. It’s essential to distinguish helpful resources from potentially harmful or fake ones. Here’s what you should look at while evaluating a website: Authority Check the author’s background. See if their e-mail and other contacts are listed. Accuracy Double-check the information given to you. Look for the sources in the article, and make sure you check them out. Objectivity Articles often contain a good amount of bias in them. Make sure that it doesn’t get in the way of objective information. Currency The content you’re looking at can be simply outdated. Check the publication date or when it was last updated. Coverage Look at the number of subjects the article covers. Compare the range of topics to other pieces on a similar matter. Keeping these things in check can save you time and significantly improve the quality of your work. And with this, we end our guide. You’re welcome to share your useful research tips in the comments section. Best of luck with your next search! ReferencesAbout Author This article was developed by the editorial team of Custom-Writing.org, a professional writing service with 3-hour delivery. Via Charles Tiayon
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November 29, 2022 11:50 PM
"What’s the first thing we do when facing the unknown? We Google it, of course! Google is fundamental to our experience of the Internet. According to the statistics, more than 100 000 people press “search” on Google every second! At first glance, the process is straightforward. You type in what you need information about, press enter, and reap your reward. But, if your search is more complex, simply looking through the first page of results may not be enough. What are your other options? If you struggle to answer this question, we are here to help! This article by our custom-writing team offers you the most actionable and advanced Google search tips. Contents #metaglossia mundus: relevance for/to T, I and IC? |
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