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ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

The following statement on artificial intelligence was drafted by ATA’s AI Task Force and approved by ATA’s Board of Directors on May 3, 2025. ATA…

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Leading Language Organizations Oppose Executive Order 14224, Warn of Potential Consequences

Six major organizations from the language services sector in the United States have issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s recent Executive Order 14224, which…

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ATA Urges U.S. Government to Reinstate Safe Pathways for Afghan Allies who Served Alongside U.S. Troops as Interpreters and Translators

ATA Urges U.S. Government to Reinstate Safe Pathways for Afghan Allies who Served Alongside U.S. Troops as Interpreters and Translators

In response to recent executive actions impacting our fellow interpreters and translators who were allies of the United States in Afghanistan, the American Translators Association…

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Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter

Why You Should Use a Certified Translator or Interpreter

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Find a Translator or Interpreter Near You

Find a Translator or Interpreter Near You

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What is a certified translation?

What is a Certified Translation?

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Industry News

Follow the latest developments and media coverage impacting translators, interpreters, their clients, and the language industry as a whole.

Demand for French Programs Surges Among Newcomers to Canada

Obtaining permanent residence status in Canada has become a challenge for many newcomers. Now, more are opting for a route…

Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Proposed Changes to Interpreter Services – Could Allow AI

As part of an effort to increase the availability of language services in Ohio courtrooms, the Ohio Supreme Court has…

Trump Envoy Relied on Kremlin Interpreter in Meetings with Putin to End War in Ukraine

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy tasked with negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, broke with long-standing protocol…

Heart Lamp Wins International Booker Prize, with Stories of India’s Muslim Women and Girls

The writer and advocate Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have won this year’s International Booker Prize for their book…

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