A Profession[al] Redefined
This article was first published by Slator Tool Box in August 2025. As a linguist with a background in localizing sensitive and technologically advanced content for years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the dizzying evolution of many technologies. At the same time, I have seen my own professional transformation go at a slower pace, at least until AI came into the picture. Like many, I’ve built up my skills with AI as a tool as the transformation picks up speed, but I have also found myself wondering about our profession’s future. Are we effectively being replaced by AI or are…