Flaws of AI in Localizing Engineering Content: Why Human Expertise is Essential
- Presentation
- AI and New Technologies in TC
- 04. April
- 12:00 - 12:40 PM (CEST)
- 10:00 - 10:40 AM (UTC) | 06:00 - 06:40 AM (EDT)
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Almira Zainutdinova
- Tecnicas Reunidas
Contents
Applying AI-enabled tools in the localization and translation of heavily technical content in engineering offers several advantages. AI tools can significantly increase efficiency by automating the initial translation or localization process, enabling faster turnaround times for large, complex documents. For instance, technical manuals, design specifications, and construction guidelines, often filled with repetitive phrases and terminology, benefit from AI’s ability to maintain consistency across the text. These tools can also handle vast amounts of data more effectively, ensuring that even voluminous documents are processed quickly.
However, human involvement remains critical. By applying a "human-in-the-loop" approach, we ensure that AI-generated translations are reviewed and refined by subject-matter experts, who can address nuances, ensure technical accuracy, and correct AI mistakes.
Takeaways
AI is efficient in handling large engineering texts, but lacks subject-matter expertise, contextual awareness, and the ability to detect inconsistencies, making human expertise essential for accuracy in localization.
Prior knowledge
Localization Experts