California plans to enlist in AI to translate healthcare information
Tener gripe, tener gripa, engriparse, agriparse, estar agripado, estar griposo, agarrar la gripe, coger la influenza. In Spanish, there are at least a dozen ways…
Los Angeles excludes Latin American Indigenous-language speakers
When Angelenos voted in this year’s California primary, an important group was left out: speakers of Latin American Indigenous languages such as Zapotec and K’iche’,…
Oscars rewind — 2004: Sofia Coppola follows in Dad’s footsteps
For winners and nominees at the 76th annual Academy Awards, the original screenplay category was a true family affair. Not only did a win for…
Airline’s translation blunder gives passengers food for thought
A translation snafu has given China Eastern Airlines an unwanted viral moment. An English translation of its business class menu has an item printed as…
Airline serves baffled passengers 'dog food' in awkward translation blunder
Plane passengers were left confused by a mistranslation blunder after 'imported dog food' was seen on the menu by those flying business class with China…