In the ever-changing world of translation, efficiency and accuracy are essential.Artificial intelligence is revolutionising every field, and translation is no exception. Machine translation tools have been perfected to unimaginable levels of accuracy. Let's explore the advantages and limits of this revolution in the translation sector.Â
Quick and efficient
Just a few years ago, translations were time-consuming and labour-intensive. Today, time is of the essence and, by harnessing sophisticated algorithms and neural networks, it is now possible to translate legal documents with unparalleled speed and accuracy. At Legal 230, whether a translation is carried out by our artificial intelligence tool Alan or by one of our expert legal translators, we aim for excellence and are committed to delivering a top-quality end result.Â
Translation quality
While far from matching human translators in terms of quality, artificial intelligence has made significant progress. It offers suggestions and recommendations based on the specific context and subject matter area of the text it is translating. This helps maintain consistency in translated texts. For Legal 230, despite the confidence we have in our tool Alan, every document is systematically proofread by one of our expert legal translators.Â
Customisation and cultural adaptation
The adaptive power of artificial intelligence tools is powerful. Not only can they translate a text, but they can also always adapt the culture of the content. They can identify cultural differences and provide translations that take regional differences and audience preferences into account.Â
Ethical and privacy issues
While the use of machine translation can lead to misunderstandings in certain situations, gathering data to improve intelligence systems can raise privacy issues. In April 2021, the European Commission proposed "The AI Act", a proposal for a European Regulation establishing harmonised rules on AI to highlight the benefits and reduce the risks. In June 2023, an amended version was adopted with different objectives such as: fostering the development of responsible, transparent and trustworthy AI, or facilitating innovation and investment in AI while maintaining security and user rights.Â
Transparency: a fundamental concept
The fundamental notion that must be respected, and which lies at the heart of the issues at stake, is transparency. It is this notion that will ensure trust in Artificial Intelligence. The human element must always be put back at the heart of AI, and even more so in the field of translation, and this is what we do at Legal 230. Let's not forget that translators were around before Artificial Intelligence, and nothing is more reliable than a human being!Â
Artificial intelligence has profoundly transformed the translation industry, bringing significant gains in efficiency and speed. However, quality and accuracy remain areas in which human intervention is still absolutely essential. At Legal 230, we integrate the most advanced technologies while maintaining a strong commitment to human quality and confidentiality, guaranteeing accurate and secure translations for our clients.