How do AI-aided Translation Tools Impact Translator Training in Higher Education? What do Instructors Think?

The integration of technology into translation and interpreting training programs in academia has become indispensable, especially in response to the labor market’s demand for proficiency with a variety of translation tools. However, from the instructors’ perspective, the AI-aided tools may bring benefits but also may harm translator training. This study aims to examine the perception of AI-aided translation tools in the teaching of translators in higher education, focusing on the roles of translation tools in teaching and learning, the assessment process, and the future of AI tools in translator education. A survey was conducted among 15 instructors of varying ages and experience levels to gather qualitative data. The phenomenology method is used in the study. The data is analyzed using the content analysis technique. The majority of educators stated that integrating translation tools into training enables students to stay up to date with the latest developments in the translation market.