INTERPRETING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Olesea BODEAN-VOZIAN, Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Аннотация
The digital tools available for interpreters and their usage and advantages has become a topic of interest in the
field of interpreting and research has intensified in the last couple of years. Nevertheless, the studies, theoretical
approaches or categorisations of the tools, in particular, computer-assisted interpreting (CAI) tools have not been that
numerous. This article aims to contribute to the investigation of CAI tools, examine the available sources which touch
upon the evolution of these instruments and describe their benefits. Our goal is to conduct an analysis of different
perspectives, considering the pros and cons and see which are the perspectives related to the exploration of CAI tools.
Professionals need to become more aware of CAI benefits and limitations, need to have a better understanding of
such mechanisms to know how to embed them into their activity. Additionally, the article explores remote and machine interpreting as well as interpreters’ concerns regarding the future of their profession in the context of the technological turn. Contrary to translators, who have embraced CAT tools, interpreters enjoy the traditional modus operandi
and have difficulties in accepting the technology as part of their profession. Some professors and practitioners are
encouraging interpreters to consider these tools and use them in their workflow, while others expressed their concern
that the things we have today shape this domain in a detrimental manner and interpreters work in environments that
fail to meet the best working practices.
Keywords: Simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting, technology, tools, RSI, CAI, AI.
