Some interesting facts about language and the Olympics
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) The original Olympic motto consists of three Latin words: Citius, Altius, Fortius (for Faster, Higher, Stronger)*. Latin may make for an inspiring motto, but it’s not the ideal language for communication at sporting events. Now that we’ve experienced the excitement and drama of Pari…
Crestec will be at the LocWorld52 Monterey conference in October 2024
LocWorld52 Monterey is quickly approaching, and as always, the conference promises energizing talks on language services, globalization and technology, as well as excellent networking opportunities. Crestec will be the pen sponsor for this premier event. The LocWorld52 Monterey conference runs from the 28th to the 30th of October. The theme of the event is “…
Is AI ready to replace humans for content creation and translation?
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) Let me guess. AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been front and center of your mind for some time. That’s understandable considering how we hear in the news that AI is revolutionizing the way people work (or don’t work!) every day. If you’re involved in creating content fo…
How machine translation is making some countries more vulnerable to cybercrime
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) Like just about any other technology, MT (Machine Translation) is a double-edged sword. It has made it easier and cheaper for many to localize their content into other languages and reach a wider audience. It has also made it possible for some bad actors to hack websites and send fraudule…
How semantic change might be a linguistic roadblock for time-travelers
(*Linked or embedded content may have been removed or be unavailable.) There is some debate as to whether time travel is possible at all, but for a moment, imagine that it will one day become possible. It might help to be dressed appropriately for the era you’re travelling to. But perhaps more importantly, are you prepared to speak the language? Langua…