Jost Zetzsche, independent translator, localization consultant, and writer, talks about best practices for translators when using machine translation (MT). Jost explains how the output from NMT and SMT can differ, what translators should look at when using MT or when post editing, and what verticals and types of text lend themselves to the use of MT for translation.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:12 Introductions
00:04:28 Why Jost Writes Books
00:06:43 MT Technology vs. MT Output
00:09:33 Importance of Understanding Which Type of MT You are Using
00:13:30 Post Editing Differences
00:17:00 The Tone of MT
00:23:10 Dealing with the Overkill of Info
00:26:21 Optimal Use of MT
00:28:34 Diversity & Inclusiveness with MT
00:31:36 Security Concerns with MT