With English as the global lingua franca, it's easy to forget that billions of people communicate in languages other than English. Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Hindi, for instance, boast massive speaker populations. As global trade, cultural exchange, and technological advancements continue to accelerate, the need for accurate and effective translation services becomes more crucial than ever. Whether it's facilitating international business deals, providing medical information to diverse communities, or simply bridging cultural gaps, translation plays a vital role in fostering understanding and communication across linguistic boundaries.

Yes, human translators are still relevant in the AI era. While AI has made significant strides in machine translation, it still falls short in certain areas where human expertise is indispensable.

While AI can be a valuable tool for translation, it's unlikely to completely replace human translators. Instead, the future of translation is likely to involve a collaboration between humans and AI, with humans providing the expertise and judgment, and AI handling repetitive tasks and improving efficiency.

For Translators, terminologists and interpreters, over the period 2022-2031, new job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total 8,100 , while 7,700 new job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill them. (Source - IndiaEducation)

AI struggles with accurately conveying meaning, style, and tone in complex texts. They also lack the ability to adapt to context and resolve ambiguities, which are essential for effective human communication.