In the digital age, the debate human translation vs. artificial intelligence is gaining ground. Can you really entrust an important document to a machine rather than a professional translator?
⚖️ Why is human translation remains essential in the face of artificial intelligence
1. Legal liability: an issue that AI cannot address
As part of a sworn translationthe translator incurs legal liability. He signs, stamps and certifies the accuracy of the contents.
L'artificial intelligencecan neither certify or vouch for the validity of a document.
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2. Understanding meaning, not just words
Machine translation tools such as DeepL or Google Translate are fast, but they do not understand the cultural, legal or emotional context.
A human translation vs. artificial intelligenceIt's also the difference between "translating a text" and "conveying an accurate and nuanced message".
3. Confidentiality: a must, not an option
Professional translators, and even more so sworn translators, are obliged to professional secrecy.
Sending a contract, judgement or certificate to a free AI platform amounts to exposing sensitive data to unknown servers.
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4. Human vs. AI translation the human being remains the master of nuance
The AI can suggest the correct wording, but only a translator can do this. human will be able to judge the tone, subtleties and intentions of the text.
In areas such as legal or notarial translationprecision is crucial.
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5. Human translation vs. artificial intelligence A false economy?
Using artificial intelligence to translate an important document may seem like a daunting task. free and practicalbut :
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A visa may be refused on the grounds of an incorrect translation.
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A contract can be misinterpreted.
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A procedure can be blocked for a vocabulary error.
Result: loss of time, money and credibility.
Translating also means creating links.
As a professional translator for over 30 years and sworn translator for the Caen Court of AppealI see my job as an opportunity to bridging languages and cultures.
I don't just "translate": I support, clarify and reassure.
To find out more, see cand CNIL article on AI and the protection of personal data.
