News Summary: Amazon Launches Kindle Translate to Help Authors Reach Global Audiences with AI-Powered Tools
Amazon has just launched a new AI-powered translation tool called Kindle Translate. So far, the launch is in beta, but the aim is in the title of the product: for this to be a tool for writers and publishers making their…
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I'm curious what authors' thoughts are on this AI translation feature. Is this all upside? If not, what's the downside?
My two cents--I worked on a project for a large book distributor to pilot AI translation. My survey from native speakers of 8 different languages showed a big failure in metaphor/idiom translation, which was one of the biggest negative impacts on reader satisfaction. #WritingCommunity #Writing #Books #Author #Am Reading