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Audience reacts negatively to AI book translation question

An author received a negative audience reaction when asked if they would use AI language machines for book translations in the future. The question was met with gasps, booing, and groans from the audience, indicating a strong sentiment against the use of AI in literary translation. AI

IMPACT Audience sentiment suggests a potential resistance to AI in creative fields like literary translation.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses audience reaction to a question about AI translation, which is opinion-based and lacks significant industry impact.

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Audience reacts negatively to AI book translation question

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The cluster discusses audience reaction to a question about AI translation, which is opinion-based and lacks significant industry impact.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    After their informative, witty and insightful conversation on stage, audience questions were invited. A middle-aged man asked the author: ”In future, would you

    After their informative, witty and insightful conversation on stage, audience questions were invited. A middle-aged man asked the author: ”In future, would you not use AI language machines to translate your books instead?" I take heart from the fact that a negative reaction insta…