It’s no secret that Google Translate is one of the most commonly used types of translation software out there. After all, more people use smartphones today than ever before, and Google is fast becoming one of the largest tech giants in the world. The company knows all too well how to corner a niche market, although this isn’t to say that Google Translate is perfect in any way. In fact, there’s a chance down the road that it may not even improve upon itself, but instead remain stagnant.
According to The Register, Google Translate’s plan to use a cut-rate method of indexing old body copy translations may end up influencing the ways in which the service approached translations in the future. What this means is that Google Translate may end up training itself based upon data on Google machines rather than learning and progressing as time goes on. In the end, this would create a stagnant service that would potentially never be able to fully upgrade itself.
The Problems with Translation Software
Translation software is commonly used in today’s world. People want to have something in their pocket when traveling to a foreign country, specifically so that they can refer to it if need be in order to carry out simple conversations. For this reason, it can be quite useful. On the other hand, translation software like Google Translate is often used to translate documents and other business materials, which can cause a great deal of problems.
The major issue with software is that it just isn’t very accurate. It can help you get out of a bind while on a street in Paris, perhaps, but it is one of the least effective methods for translating documents and other materials. What typically results is an inaccurate translation that causes more harm and confusion than it does good, which no one should ever have to deal with.
A Viable Solution
The solution to avoiding errors with translation software is to avoid it altogether. If Google Translate’s future is as iffy as it sounds, there’s no telling what kind of inaccuracies could result from using it or any other type of translation software. Rather, it’s best to work with a human translator or a team of translators when taking on any business-related task, which will not only ensure that your translations are accurate, but that the right tone is being used.
