Translation Studies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

by Sanjun Sun (Editor), Kanglong Liu (Editor), Riccardo Moratto (Editor)

Overview

Sun, Liu, Moratto, and the team of contributors provide an in-depth exploration of the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the ever-evolving field of translation studies.

With key insights to inform future research on this rapidly evolving field in translation, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the implications of AI, particularly ChatGPT, across technical, pedagogical, and ethical dimensions. From the evolution of translation competence and quality assessment to methodological shifts in research and pedagogy, the authors shed light on the capabilities and limitations of AI, offering insights into its potential within the realm of translation studies. With fresh perspectives on the intersection of AI and translation studies, the chapters cover critical topics such as evaluating translation quality, translator training, corpus translation studies, and ethical considerations in translation education.

By systematically unpacking the implications of AI, this book offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in translation and interpreting studies, machine-learning, and the role of AI in translator training and education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040332887
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/10/2025
Series:	Routledge Studies in Translation Technology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Sanjun Sun is Professor of Translation Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University. He also serves as the editor of the Chinese journal Fanyi Jie (Translation Horizons). His research interests encompass cognitive translation and interpreting studies, empirical research methods and translation technology.

Kanglong Liu is Associate Professor at the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He specializes in corpus-based translation studies and his main interests include empirical approaches to translation studies, translation pedagogy, and corpus-based translation research.

Riccardo Moratto is Distinguished Professor (特聘教授) at the School of Foreign Studies, Tongji University, Director of the International Center for Intercultural Studies at Tongji University, Deputy Director of the Research Center for Chinese Discourse and Global Communication and AIIC member.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Navigating the Paradigm Shift-Translation Studies in the Age of AI

Sanjun Sun, Kanglong Liu, and Riccardo Moratto

1 Transforming Translation: The Evolution and Impact of AI on Language Transfer and Communication

Donald A. DePalma and Arle Lommel

2 Reframing Translation Expertise for the AI Era

Sanjun Sun and Ricardo Muñoz Martín

3 Localization in the AI Era 62

Nick Lambson and Lintao Han

4 Corpus-based Translation and Interpreting Studies in the Age of AI: Innovations and Challenges

Han Xu and Yujie Huang

5 Translation Pedagogy in the AI Era: Design and Application of a ChatGPT-Powered Platform for Training and Feedback

Simin Xu, Yifeng Sun, Yanfang Su, and Kanglong Liu

6 ChatGPT in Professional Translation: A Double-Edged Sword – Insights from Chinese Translators on Capabilities, Concerns, and Future Prospects

Yining Shi, Han Xu, Ho Ling Kwok, and Kanglong Liu

7 Human Expertise vs AI Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis of Student and ChatGPT Post-editing

Menglu Li and Dechao Li

8 AI and Audiovisual Translation: Evaluating the Roles of GenAI Platforms and Prompts in Automatic Subtitling

Zhuojia Chen and Zhiwei Wu

9 Cognitive Processes of Post‑editing Generative AI: Examining Student Translators’ Interactions with ChatGPT Outputs

Longhui Zou, Michael Carl, and Jia Feng

10 Ethical Issues in Translation Education in the AI Era

Bo Li and Yuan Liu