EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 44 MIN
Podcast - Human Translation in the Age of AI: Why Value Still Matters
from Localization Fireside Chat · host Robin Ayoub
Guest: Sophie Ouellet, Translator and Lecturer, Laval UniversityHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatTopics discussed:AI and human translationFreelance realities in the AI eraValue versus cost in language servicesTeaching, research, and lifelong learningWhy human expertise still matters 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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As artificial intelligence reshapes the language industry, translators are being asked to work faster, cheaper, and often with less recognition for their expertise. In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub welcomes Sophie Ouellet, translator, lecturer, and researcher at Laval University, for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about what is really changing in translation and what is not. Sophie reflects on her experience as a freelancer and educator, the role of technology in her work, and the growing tension between cost and quality. Together, they explore why AI should support human professionals rather than replace them, and why value, judgment, and accountability still matter in translation. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpw3gmaQuZE
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