Certified Translation Finally Being Automated or Just Rebranded?

from Localization Fireside Chat · host Dylan J. Hartmann

Guest: Dylan J. Hartmann, Founder of AcudocXHost: Robin AyoubEpisode: #170Topic: Certified Translation, Language Infrastructure, AI in TranslationYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Pum3qM626xIWebsite: https://www.l10nfiresidechat.com CreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recordingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/Support the showShare the episode with a friend. Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify. Leave a short review.DisclaimerViews are for education and discussion. Apply judgment in your own context.Tags#L10NFiresideChat #localization #hiring #recruiting #leadership #ai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub speaks with Dylan J. Hartmann, Founder of AcudocX, about one of the most persistent challenges in the language industry: why certified translation remains manual, fragmented, and difficult to scale despite rapid advances in AI and translation technology. Dylan shares his journey from certified translator to technology founder and explains why most translation tools fail when they collide with certification, compliance, liability, and trust. The conversation focuses on what it really takes to build backend infrastructure for certified language at scale, where AI adds value, where human accountability remains essential, and why certified translation still relies heavily on PDFs and email workflows. They also explore market realities, adoption challenges, and where certified translation is headed next. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Pum3qM626xI or listen on your favorite podcast platform.