On the afternoon of June 19, 2024, the lecture on AI-Driven Language Services in the Digital Era took place at the Second Lecture Hall of the School of Foreign Languages, Northwest University. Hosted by Professor He Hua, Director of the MTI Center at the School of Foreign Languages, the session featured Mr. Fang Jun, a senior career planner from Eagle Eye Translation Service Co., Ltd, as the keynote speaker. All students from the 23rd cohort of professional master's programs participated, and some students from academic master's programs also actively involved.
During the lecture, Mr. Fang delved into the current landscape of the translation industry, trends in language services and the professional outlook for English majors. Emphasizing a hopeful future for language professionals, he discussed the potential efficiencies and challenges that AI might bring to the translation industry. He advised students to embrace and skillfully utilize AI towards a blend of AI technology and human skills. In the concluding interactive session, leaders from Eagle Eye Translation Service Co., Ltd responded comprehensively to students' inquiries, which provides a novel and profound understanding of the language services industry for our students. The lecture provided cutting-edge industry insights and valuable career guidance, which significantly contributed to students' future professional development.
Speaker Fang Jun
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