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American Translators Association @atanet

ATA is the largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the world with thousands of language experts in more than 100 countries.

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Didn’t make it to Boston for #ATA66? Or want to revisit the insights everyone’s still talking about? Great news! 🎉 Nine distinguished sessions are now on demand from #ATA66 in Boston: atanet.org/ata66/education/l… . . . #Linguist #LanguageServices #Translator #Interpreter #xl8 #1nt
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Congratulations to the recipients of ATA's and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation's (AFTI) annual and biennial awards at #ATA66! 🥳🏆 Learn more at atanet.org/about-us/honors-a… . . . #Translation #Interpreting #Awards #Scholarship #xl8 #1nt #atanet
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The International Federation of Translators (FIT) published a position paper on #MachineTranslation (MT) to draw attention to the consequences of using MT both for the users and for professional #translators. Read it at en.fit-ift.org/position-and-…. #ai #translation #xl8 #1nt #atanet
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Happy #InternationalTranslationDay from ATA! 🌎🎉 Today is a reminder to everyone everywhere of just how critical #translators and #interpreters are. We change the world every time we connect individuals, communities, and cultures! 🥳💙 . . . #Translator #Interpreter #xl8 #1nt
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Join the International Federation of Translators for a special online event celebrating International Translation Day! 🌍🎉 Celebrate our shared profession and imagine its future by registering at en.fit-ift.org/international…. . . #ITD2025 #Translators #Interpreters #xl8 #1nt #atanet
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Wisconsin needs professional human interpreters, not artificial intelligence. Read ATA's updated letter to lawmakers and take action once again: atanet.org/advocacy-outreach… . . . #Ai #Court #Interpreter #Wisconsin #SB357 #AB377 #AB292 #SB295 #advocacy #1nt #atanet

Wisconsin Lawmakers Need to Hear from You Again – Take Action Now - American Translators Associat...

Wisconsin needs professional human interpreters, not artificial intelligence. Read our updated letter to lawmakers and take action.

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The International Federation of Translators (FIT) is excited to offer a livestream registration option for the XXIII FIT World Congress, September 4-6, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland! Find more details: fitift.eventsair.com/fit2025… . . . #FIT #World #Congress #Translator #xl8 #1nt
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Can't join us in Boston for #ATA66? Think again because ATA is offering an exciting new option just for you! 📷 You can now attend select sessions via livestream: atanet.org/ata66/education/l… . . . #Livestream #Boston #LanguageServices #Translator #Interpreter #xl8 #1nt #atanet
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This August, we're celebrating #WomenInTranslation Month! 🎉 ATA invites you to join PEN America's free reading series that gathers voices from across time zones for an international celebration: pen.org/women-in-translation… . . . #WiT #Language #Translator #Interpreter #xl8 #1nt
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Ensuring language access for limited-English-proficient (LEP) individuals is a key part of ATA’s mission. Voice your support for language access by contacting your reps and ensuring LEPs you know are aware of their #LanguageAccess rights! . . . #LanguageAdvocacy #xl8 #1nt #atanet
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Thinking about taking the ATA certification exam? 🧐 Join this exclusive session, hosted by ATA’s Spanish Language Division, designed to inform, encourage, and connect members interested in becoming ATA certified: atanet.org/event/heading-tow… #ATACertified #Certified #Translator #xl8
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‼️ ATA Responds to Proposed AI Interpreting Bill in Wisconsin: atanet.org/advocacy-outreach… Read to learn the risks of potentially replacing expert interpreters with artificial intelligence. . . #Ai #Interpreting #Legislation #Advocacy #Wisconsin #Translators #Interpreters #xl8 #1nt

Think AI Should Replace Interpreters? Think Again. - American Translators Association (ATA)

While there has been massive hype about AI's ability to interpret from one language to another, AI interpreting data spells danger.

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🎉 Registration for ATA's 66th Annual Conference is now open! Join us for one of the best conferences for language services providers at atanet.org/ata66/register/ and celebrate your profession at #ATA66! 🚢⚓️ . . . #Education #Translator #Interpreter #Language #xl8 #1nt #atanet
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Video shows ICE detaining man in San Diego who says he was an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan: nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna213… | NBC News (06/16/25) | By Joey Safchick . . . #Afghan #Refugee #US #Interpreter #Advocacy #Language #xl8 #1nt #atanet

Video shows ICE detaining man in San Diego who says he helped U.S. in Afghan war

In a video captured Thursday, a man calmly tells agents he was an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan; his attorney said he's seeking asylum and applying for a visa.

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The May-June Issue of The ATA Chronicle is now available! Members can log in and find it on the Chronicle-Online site at ata-chronicle.online/. Check it out to stay up to date with the world of language services! 🤩 #Translation #Interpreting #Ai #Certification #xl8 #1nt
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“What I enjoy most is helping people communicate,” ATA Board Member Yasmin Alkashef recently told a young reporter for TIME for Kids.💙 Read the article “A Bridge Between Languages”: timeforkids.com/your-hot-job… #Translation #Interpreting #xl8 #1nt #LanguageServices #LanguageAccess

A Bridge Between Languages | Your Hot Job

Interpreter and translator Yasmin Alkashef turned a love of languages into a career that connects her with the world.

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The slate of candidates for the ATA 2025 elections has been announced! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at ATA's 66th Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, Oct. 22–25, 2025. See the candidates and learn more at atanet.org/about-us/board/el…. #xl8 #1nt #ATA #atanet
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Happy National Interpreter Appreciation Day to all interpreters out there! 🎉👏 We see your diligence, and we thank you for your dedication! Check out ATA's Interpreter Division at atanet.org/division/interpre…! #NationalInterpreterAppreciationDay #Interpreter #LanguageServices #1nt
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Sponsor one of the best assemblies of translators, interpreters, and business owners from more than 50 countries! 🤩 View all #ATA66 sponsorship opportunities at atanet.org/ata66/sponsorship… . . . #ATA66 #Boston #Translation #Interpreting #LanguageServices #Conference #Company #atanet
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Balloons on our page!🎈Today marks the 66th anniversary of the American Translators Association. 🥂 Celebrate #ATAday by sharing your experience as an ATA member and a language professional!🎉 . . . #Translator #Interpreter #LanguageServices #Anniversary #xl8 #1nt
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