Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration
Linguists Collective Conference & Celebration
of International Mother Language Day
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
AI and the future of linguists
Joachim Lépine will articulate a succinct yet insightful overview of AI’s present landscape for our linguistic future. This talk transcends the technicalities, providing attendees with a panoramic understanding of AI’s current influence on our linguistic interactions. By emphasising a bird’s-eye view, the speaker will unravel the trajectory of AI development and its implications for language-centric lives.
The speaker will address the pivotal topic of underscoring the escalating significance of distinctly human qualities in the face of advancing AI. Far from diminishing their relevance, the talk asserts that traits like empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence will become even more invaluable in the evolving technological landscape. This presentation aims to equip participants with a nuanced perspective, fostering a deeper appreciation for the symbiotic relationship between AI and human qualities. Attendees will gain a profound understanding of the dynamic shifts in the linguistic future and the enduring importance of qualities that define our humanity. The LC Conference and IMLD celebration anticipate an engaging exploration, illuminating the path forward in the evolving linguistic landscape.
About Lépine
Joachim (Joe) was born into a French-speaking family in Belgium and grew up in the U.S.A. before moving to Quebec in 2006. When he took his first translation course—on a whim—he knew he had found his calling. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in translation and a master’s degree in education. In the ensuing years, he translated for a myriad of prestigious clients in Quebec and abroad. To share his passion for the craft, over the past 15 years, Joe has taught French-into-English translation and related courses at the Université de Sherbrooke and trained for NATO, the United Nations, the European Commission, OTTIAQ, Magistrad, Editors Canada, the Translation Bureau, ITI (UK), Training for Translators (USA), and many others. Today, he is the cofounder of LION Translation Academy, which offers training to help translators and translation teams thrive in every area of their practice.