GALA Top Localization Content - AI at GALA in 2023

It's time for our monthly roundup! Whether you missed out or need a quick refresher, the GALA team has the highlights you can't afford to miss. But before we get started...

Call for Content Q4 2023

For our Call for Content for Q4 we want to delve into the limitless possibilities of innovation.

• Do you think the localization industry could use some more innovation?  
• Picture a disruption that redefines the industry landscape. How would it revolutionize our way of doing things?
• When it comes to innovation, what's your company's philosophy? How important is innovation in your organization?
• Is there such a thing as too much innovation? Where should we draw the line? 
• Has your company adopted any non-technical innovations in the past two years? We'd love to hear about your inventive solutions
• Let’s talk about how innovation can contribute to an exit strategy. Any thoughts on that?
• Anything else? Let us know!

You can write a blog post, an article, present a webinar, moderate a panel discussion, or do an interview with us. Opportunities abound! Contact [email protected] to discuss your ideas.

Please note: Our calls for content are open to GALA members and non-members alike. GALA members will receive priority for publication.

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Although AI has been a focus of research since the 1950s, it's fair to say that 2023 was a breakout year for AI, at least in the mass media. Generative AI, in particular, received significant headline coverage, and ChatGPT is now a household name in much of the world.

To help you navigate this topic, we have prepared a collection of articles and recordings on the topic of AI that we published this year.

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Articles and Blog Posts

AI and the Future of Coding
Luca Rossi| Refactoring | 30 Jan 2023

How good is ChatGPT at coding? And what can we expect in the future from AI when it comes to writing code? Luca Rossi (former Head of Development at Translated) put ChatGPT3.5 to the test.

The Human Factor in the Development of Translation Software
Balázs Kis | memoQ | 06 March 2023

The human factor in software development can significantly impact the success of a project. Balázs Kis (memoQ) gave his take on what ethical technology really is.

AI and GPT Chat Do Not Pose a Threat to the Localization and Translation Industry
Ayman Saad | Contentech | 16 May 2023

The team at Contentech chimed in about AI and the future of the localization industry.

ChatGPT and Bard: Our Experience Being Cautious Early Adopters
Ayelen Giraudo | Win & Winnow | 27 June 2023

Win and Winnow wrote about how they have begun to use AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard without compromising their data.

Responsible Use of AI: The Key Role of Non-English Linguists
Agustina Di Pratula | Ushuaia Solutions | 18 September 2023

Most of the efforts to use AI responsibly are focused on English as language 1. Non-English linguists have a critical role to play here. The more we learn about how large language models work, the better we can serve these emerging services.

The Impact of AI on Terminology Management - Interview with Barbara Karsch
Follow-up to our Ask The Experts article from 2021 in which we asked a group of terminologists their opinion about a possible use of AI in terminology management.

Webinars

AI in Global Digital Marketing Is Evolving Rapidly. Are You Keeping Up?
Chris Raulf |Boulder SEO Marketing | 02 February 2023

Chris Raulf discussed the impact of AI on international SEO, use cases and technologies that can help to execute global digital strategies.

Project Management for AI-based Language Solutions: A Case Study on a Small Business Adapting to the Agile Framework
Hatice Irmaklı | Multilingual Connections | 30 March 2023

Hatice Irmakli (Multilingual Connections) presented a case study of a chatbot and IVR system development and discussed key takeaways regarding the repositioning of LSPs.

The Impact of Large Language Models in the Translation Industry
Diego Bartolomé | sintetic.ai | 20 April 2023

Everything you always wanted to know about large language models: Diego Bartolome (CEO of sintetic.ai) discussed the past, present, and future of this type of solutions and how to best leverage them for business.

The BWX Continuous Language Learning Engine That Could - Powered by GPT [SPONSORED]
Gabriel Fairman | Bureau Works | 18 May 2023

In this sponsored webinar Bureau Works gave a demo of the implementation of GPT in their translation management system.

Practical Use Cases of LLMs in Localization
Diego Bartolomé | sintetic.ai | 06 July 2023

In this webinar we took a look at what LLM's implementations have been developed so far in the localization industry and discuss their implementation in the short and mid-term.

Large Language Models – A New Era for Localization
Andrzej Zydron | XTM International | 27 July 2023

Andrzej Zydron (CIO of XTM International) delved into what GPT really is and what GPT-3 can do for localization, and what differentiates LLMs from NMT.

MTPE Outside the Box With AI (Part 1): From NMT to LLMs
Viveta Gene | Ionian University | 28 September 2023

As LLMs continue to refine their understanding of language, post-editing is becoming a collaborative process where human expertise guides AI-generated translations.

MTPE Outside the Box with AI (Part 2): Improve Quality, Cost and TATs in Game Localization
Cristina Anselmi and Fernando Velasco | Electronic Arts | 05 October 2023

Gaming localization can be reshaped by leveraging AI-powered Machine Translation and Post-Editing (MTPE) techniques.

One World, One Language: How OneMeta is Changing the Conversation [SPONSORED]
Saul Leal | OneMeta | 26 October 2023

OneMeta spotlights the company's core products, including its real-time translation platform, API integration, and A/V infrastructure compatibility.

The Birth of the Language Flow Architect [SPONSORED]
Gabriel Fairmen | Bureau Works | 30 November 2023

GenAI is transforming the localization workflow into a very dynamic entity.

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On December 6, we're holding a GALA Town Hall: Reflecting on AI's Breakout Year.

Join other GALA members to reflect on the state of the art of AI in the language industry in 2023. We'll review results of a brief survey on if and how language industry organizations are using AI and explore some use cases already being implemented. We'll discuss the concerns, caveats, and conditions for AI use and look ahead at what 2024 might bring.