TRANSLATION IN THE AGE OF AI: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE NEED FOR INNOVATION IN TRANSLATION EDUCATION

Abstract: The rapid development of information technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the 21st century has significantly reshaped the translation industry. While AI brings innovative tools and expands the scope of language services, it also poses complex challenges that require new competencies and adaptive learning strategies. The essay begins by examining how recent technological advancements have brought significant opportunities to translation while also challenging foreign language education, thereby reshaping public perception of translation education. In light of the profound impacts of AI translation tools, the increasing competition in the job market, and the limitations and challenges that artificial intelligence cannot address, translation educators need to accurately assess these issues. Consequently, university translation departments should adjust their educational strategies to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Interpreter training programs need to integrate translation technology into the curriculum and shift the goal of training interpreters toward nurturing interdisciplinary talents, capable in both translation and language technology. Selective integration of translation technology should be supported. Universities can develop training programs tailored to students' diverse backgrounds, aiming to produce machine translation graduates who excel primarily in translation and, secondarily, in technology, or who excel primarily in technology and, secondarily, in translation. Moreover, technology-related courses can be selectively added to the curriculum based on learning objectives and the faculty's expertise. Keywords: AI translation, translation education, artificial intelligence, translation industry, teaching translation. Title: TRANSLATION IN THE AGE OF AI: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE NEED FOR INNOVATION IN TRANSLATION EDUCATION Author: Thi Van Thuy Tran International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 436-442 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 17-June-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20727224 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/translation-in-the-age-of-ai-challenges-opportunities-and-the-need-for-innovation-in-translation-education