Call for Participation: Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Public Service Interpreting
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I am conducting a pilot to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the field of public service interpreting and invite practising interpreters to share their experiences and perspectives. As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into language services, it is crucial to capture the voices of interpreters.
Suitability
- Professional interpreters who are registered with NRPSI and have interpreting experience for more than 3 years.
- Fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Have used AI-powered tools/platforms/apps in interpreting-related tasks (before, during, or after assignments)
- Work for language service providers that have introduced or are piloting AI integration
- Have encountered AI technologies in their interpreting practice (e.g., clients using relevant apps, AI-generated materials)
- Have professional awareness of AI developments in interpreting and hold informed views on their integration (whether supportive, critical, or uncertain), even without direct use
- All language pairs, expertise domains, and gender backgrounds welcome
Involvement and compensation
Suitable candidates will participate in one-to-one interviews over Zoom, which will be recorded for research purposes only. Confidentiality is ensured and all personal data will be anonymised.
In appreciation of your time and expertise, you will be compensated at £50 per hour for the interview.
Contact
Interested candidates please contact Dr. Xiaohui Yuan via:
Please use the subject line “AI Interpreting Research” and include details about your background and experience relevant to the suitability criteria.
Thank you for considering sharing your valuable experience and expertise. Your voice matters in shaping the future of interpreting practice in the age of AI.
Bio: Dr. Xiaohui Yuan is an Associate Professor of Interpreting Studies at University of Birmingham, where she leads the MA programme in Chinese-English Interpreting with Translation. Building on her prior experience as an interpreter for UN agencies in Geneva, her research and publications explore the sociological aspects of interpreting practice, a focus she now applies to studying the impact of AI on the profession.
