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What translation technology cannot translate

I use translation apps to communicate with my customers but I know I am missing the nuance and warmth that comes with really understanding each other.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Automated language tools can facilitate basic communication while losing the cultural context and emotional depth that create genuine understanding.

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Worth thinking about

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