Ethical Analysis of AI-Enhanced Audiovisual Translation Tools

Artificial intelligence and machine translation are revolutionizing the translation field, including audiovisual translation (AVT). Overall, the adoption of digital technologies in audiovisual translation services is driven by the desire to improve efficiency due to stringent deadlines for disseminating a wide array of content in multiple languages and on various platforms, enhance accessibility and inclusion and ensure quality. Machine translation and AI technologies are instrumental in automating and optimizing various aspects of AVT services. However, it is crucial to evaluate the ethical ramifications of these tools across technology in general, their artifacts, and their intended uses.