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AI will make language barriers disappear – and diminish our understanding of other cultures

Machines may soon translate every conversation flawlessly. But language is more than information – it is curiosity, intimacy and cultural discovery. A veteran interpreter shares how translation requires embodying the speaker's role, something AI may miss.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Diego Marani
AI will make language barriers disappear – and diminish our understanding of other cultures
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  • AI translation is advancing rapidly but may lack cultural depth.
  • An interpreter's experience during a church service shows translation is performative.
  • Over-reliance on AI could reduce cross-cultural understanding.
  • Language is about connection and exploration, not just information exchange.

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