What is a Language Technology Platform? – slator.com

The term “Language Technology Platform” (LTP) was first introduced in the Slator 2025 Language Industry Market Report and is a term used to describe pure-play technology providers that develop language tools, applications, orchestration platforms, and AI models. Their core offering is access to tools and / or infrastructure that enable and optimize language transformation. In […]

Generative AI Takes Localization from Cost Center to Growth Driver – slator.com

Generative AI, a.k.a. GenAI, has made the leap from digital experimentation “sandboxes” to daily use and C-suite plans for the year ahead. But beyond the point of pride that comes with displaying “AI” prominently on a website, the question remains: How can AI — and more specifically, large language models (LLMs) and GenAI — translate […]

Hiring Translators Is Getting Easier, McKinsey State of AI Report Finds – slator.com

On March 12, 2025, McKinsey & Co. released its latest “State of AI” report showing a downward trend in “difficulty of hiring” for translators and several other “AI-related roles.” McKinsey’s survey has included translators in a list of “AI-related roles” since 2022, highlighting their awareness of AI’s immense influence on the translation field in the […]