AI Translation Threatens Interpreter Jobs

隨住人工智能翻譯技術嘅進步，本港傳譯行業正面臨前所未有嘅挑戰。

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With the advancement of AI translation technology, Hong Kong interpreting industry is facing unprecedented challenges.

業界估計，未來五年內，初級翻譯嘅需求可能下降三成。

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Industry estimates that demand for entry-level translation could drop by 30 percent within five years.

不過，專家指出，涉及文化背景同語境理解嘅高級翻譯工作，短期內仍然難以被AI完全取代。

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However, experts point out that advanced translation involving cultural context and nuanced understanding remains difficult for AI to fully replace in the short term.

香港翻譯學會建議從業員積極提升專業技能，特別係法律同醫療範疇嘅翻譯。

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The Hong Kong Translation Society advises practitioners to actively upgrade professional skills, especially in legal and medical translation.