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AI pre-translations speed up localization workflow, user reports

A user on Mastodon shared their experience with AI-generated pre-translations in their localization workflow. While initially skeptical, they found that the AI's output, though often incorrect, still sped up their process. The user humorously described how they now simply select the text field, delete the AI's erroneous translation, and then begin typing their own, highlighting this as a form of progress. AI

IMPACT AI-powered pre-translation tools may offer workflow efficiencies for localization professionals, even if manual correction is still required.

RANK_REASON User commentary on a product feature.

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AI pre-translations speed up localization workflow, user reports

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

    One of my clients decided to *very helpfully* pre-fill all pending translation rows with an AI-generated pre-translation, hoping it would allow me to simply ski

    One of my clients decided to *very helpfully* pre-fill all pending translation rows with an AI-generated pre-translation, hoping it would allow me to simply skim over and confirm whole batches of translations in a super-short timeframe. And while I was skeptical at first, I must …