Language Justice - Machine Translation
LAFLA Special Counsel Joann lee presents on the role of machine translation (MT) in language rights advocacy efforts. We will look at some of the ways current MT options can create confusion and further marginalize vulnerable communities comprised of non-dominant language users. Many believe MT is not here yet, and perhaps never will be absent qualified human review. Others believe that skillful questions can create the opportunity for better basic and simple translation. These issues will be discussed in the context of promoting language justice and creating client-centered equitable multilingual spaces.