Machine Translation vs. Human Translators: The Risk of Astronomical Error Rates
The article below highlights a concerning trend: machine translation vendors promoting their products despite astronomical error rates

One particular example showcases an astonishing 20-25% error rate in translation accuracy. As you can imagine, such an alarming rate is unacceptable in any field, let alone translation, where the consequences of errors can be catastrophic. Literally. Like life ‘n limb.
Unacceptable Error Rates in Machine Translation
It’s disheartening to see tech-savvy journalists contribute to the marketing hype surrounding machine translation, without fully acknowledging the risks and limitations involved. Sloppy reporting can inadvertently promote the use of machine translation, perpetuating the cycle of subpar results.
Machine translation may have its place in certain contexts, such as quick and informal translations. However, when it comes to critical...







