CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REPLACE TRANSLATORS?
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, translation, human translators, language, cultural context, translation limitations.Abstract
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), its role in language translation has become increasingly prominent. This article examines whether AI can fully replace human translators. With the rapid rise of Al translation has become faster and more accessible. For example, Al tools can quickly render simple technical manuals or news articles. However, they often struggle with subtle cultural references, idiomatic Uzbek expressions, or emotional tones in literary texts. This paper examines both the advantages and limitations of Al in translation. While Al can handle large volumes efficiently, human translators remain essential for ensuring accurate, culturally appropriate, and nuanced communication. Al is therefore a valuable assistant but cannot entirely replace human translators. The paper discusses the strengths and limitations of AI in translation and highlights the ongoing importance of human expertise in ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate communication. Ultimately, AI serves as a powerful support tool but cannot entirely replace the human translator.
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