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AI Takes Over: Freelance Translation Demand Plummets
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- Nathan Chacón, a professional translator, reports a five-year decline in demand for freelance translation.
- Since 2023, he notes a shift toward artificial intelligence for English-Spanish document translations.
- This trend appears widespread, with other translation professionals reporting similar changes.
- Increased AI reliance may affect job opportunities for human translators.
- The story reflects broader industry shifts toward technology-driven language services.
