by Milos Milosevic | Aug 12, 2025 | Interpreting, Languages
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14224, declaring English the official language of the United States, a significant first in the country’s history. But what does the new Federal Language Policy really mean? The order rescinds Executive...
by Seldean Smith | Jul 31, 2025 | Communication, Languages
In April 2025, the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) suspended its automated translation of emergency alerts, covering Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and Samoan, due to a contract lapse with AI provider Lilt. This move created a potential life-or-death gap...
by Seldean Smith | Jul 29, 2025 | Interpreting, Languages
In mental health care, psychiatry, counseling, and therapy, communication is more than just words. It encompasses tone, cultural nuance, emotional subtext, and context. Yet recent studies across countries, including New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, and the...
by Seldean Smith | Jul 11, 2025 | Interpreting, Languages
From Siri and Alexa to Google Translate and AI dubbing, it’s never been easier to sort of understand someone who doesn’t speak your language. And while AI interpreting and translation is impressive, it raises a big question: Can machines truly replace human...
by Seldean Smith | Jul 8, 2025 | Interpreting, Languages
You’ve probably seen them; those viral videos where the interpreter totally steals the show. From high-energy sign language pros at concerts to court interpreters trying to keep up with wild testimonies, the internet loves a moment where interpreting meets pure human...
by Seldean Smith | Jun 30, 2025 | Communication, Languages
Wait… Kids Need Interpreters? Oh yes. From schools and hospitals to courtrooms and asylum interviews, children around the world need interpreting services just as much—if not more—than adults. But there’s a twist: kids don’t talk like adults, and they don’t think like...
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