Opinion: Apple's translating AirPods won't work without state's language grads
Language degrees remain essential because human expertise in cultural, historical, and contextual meaning is necessary to guide, evaluate, and improve machine translation.
When "no" means "yes": Why AI chatbots can't process Persian social etiquette
Mainstream AI models often misunderstand Persian taarof rituals, correctly navigating them only 34–42% of the time versus 82% for native Persian speakers.
The Role of Communication in Cross-Cultural Relationships
Understanding cultural differences and adapting communication styles improves empathy, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens cross-cultural relationships.
