Human Translators in the Age of AI

Everyone is talking about it: Is AI the future of literary translation? When it comes to translating literature from one language to another, is AI another tool in the translator’s toolbelt—or are we facing a future in which international literature is delivered to us through “AI voice,” rather than human artistry? As some publishers announce plans to transition to AI-powered translation, hiring literary translators only to “post-edit” machine-drafted texts at much lower rates, this panel will discuss the value of human translators. Join us for an event in collaboration with the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), in which we will shed light on the art of human literary translation.