With the development of virtual reality (VR) technology by giants like Apple and Meta, a question arises about the future of translation. Will translators continue to play a crucial role, or will everything be reliant on virtual assistants?
The Role of Translators: Translators currently play a significant role in global society. Their linguistic and cultural skills enable communication between different languages and cultures, which is invaluable in business, diplomacy, and education.
The Potential of VR in Translation: VR has the potential to be utilized in translation by eliminating language barriers through the creation of a virtual environment where participants communicate in their native language. Virtual assistants can automatically translate speeches into different languages, enabling real-time communication.
Challenges: However, translation in VR presents certain challenges. Language is a complex system, and precise translation requires consideration of context and cultural nuances. Virtual assistants have limitations in advanced translations.
Synergy Between Translators and Virtual Assistants: There is potential for synergy between translators and virtual assistants. Assistants can support translators by providing automatic real-time translations, while translators ensure quality, context, and cultural nuances.
Conclusion: With the development of VR, the future of translation seems to be heading toward the integration of translators and virtual assistants. This technology can facilitate communication between languages and cultures, although the appreciation of translators’ unique skills in understanding context and linguistic subtleties is essential. The synergy between translators and virtual assistants can yield the best results in conveying meaning between languages in the era of VR development.
Patrick Repetski
CEO – Easyloc
