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Video game translator quits after 3 years, citing superior AI output

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A dedicated fan translator for video games has abandoned a three-year project, citing the superior quality of AI-generated translations. The translator, who goes by the username PixelGray38, expressed frustration, stating they felt their efforts were a waste of time compared to the capabilities of current AI tools. This decision highlights the growing impact of AI on creative and technical fields previously dominated by human effort. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI tools may soon automate or significantly augment tasks previously requiring specialized human skills, potentially impacting volunteer and professional translation work.

RANK_REASON A single user's personal decision and opinion about AI tools, not a major industry event.

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Video game translator quits after 3 years, citing superior AI output

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Video game fan translator says AI output is better than their own translation, deletes 3 years of work on project - "I was wasting my time" submitted by /u/Pi

    🤖 Video game fan translator says AI output is better than their own translation, deletes 3 years of work on project - "I was wasting my time" submitted by /u/PixelGray38 [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/…

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