Interpreters and Translators

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 15 (88%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (12%)

• Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task