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Explore NOW our October 2026 issue! 🔗Take a look: buff.ly/UcpnxrH Linguava CEO David Brackett: Preserving Culture in Transformational Times For our annual interpreter’s issue, we asked the interpreters themselves what they make of the changes they’re seeing in their profession. But we didn’t stop there. We also wanted to know what makes the art of interpretation so dynamic, how on-the-fly decision-making supported by deep professional knowledge and communication instincts combine into a professional discipline unlike any other. - Cover: @Linguavanation CEO David Brackett: Preserving Culture in Transformational Times | Interview by Cameron Rasmusson - Articles & Authors inside: ➡️ The Ice Trade and the Universal Translator | Claudio Fantinuoli ➡️ “Somali” Is Not Enough | Yussuf Hussein ➡️ Why Interpreters Make Exceptional Leaders | Beatrice de Salles ➡️ State of the Interpreting Industry | MultiLingual Staff ➡️ Reframing Interpreting in the AI Era | Hammouda Salhi ➡️ Away From Reductionism in AI | Sasha Fedorova, Florian Jaton & Dmitrii Shevchuk ➡️ Lara 3 Brings AI Into the Age of Experience | Supported by Translated Enjoy and share reading the #MultiLingualIssue! #NewIssue #October2026 #LanguageIndustry #Localization #Interpreting #MultilingualMedia

Tomedes’ AI platform, @MTTomedes, has launched a single-session workflow for multi-file, multi-language projects. The update eliminates the administrative friction of running separate sessions, allowing teams to batch-process content across global markets. Read here: buff.ly/L8BPHFC #Localization #LanguageTech #MachineTranslation #AI #LangOps #LanguageIndustry #MultiLingualMedia

#Equiti has acquired healthcare AI interpretation company @Lexilexi_AI The move integrates Lexi's AI language support with Equiti’s Martti network of medical interpreters, establishing a hybrid tech-to-human language access model for hospitals and health systems. Full details here: buff.ly/v2KCL25 #Localization #LanguageIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions #Healthcare #Interpreting #HealthTech #AI #MultiLingualMedia

NightBreaker Studio has launched a public preview and 7-day pilot of #TenderLingua. The service helps LSPs streamline the manual screening of European public procurement opportunities on the EU's TED platform. Read more: buff.ly/FKdyUtQ #Localization #Translation #LanguageIndustry #Procurement #LSPs #MultiLingualMedia

The MultiLingual team had a fantastic time last week at @LocWorld 56 in Vancouver! It was great connecting with industry leaders and discussing the future of localization, translation technology, and global business expansion, which highlighted the rapid evolution of our industry from AI integration to complex vendor management. Events like these are crucial for staying ahead of the rapid changes in our industry. We're already looking forward to the next one, #LocWorld57 Rotterdam! #LocWorld56 #Vancouver #Localization #LanguageIndustry #Translation #GlobalBusiness #MultiLingualMedia

Are you holding back from speaking at industry events? On the latest episode, Isabella Massardo explains why you should finally pitch your idea to GALA! It isn't a high-pressure TED stage—it is a supportive community. Spotify: buff.ly/XhMMfxy Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/ibNwinw YouTube: buff.ly/Pfcw9iF #GALA #PublicSpeaking #Localization #LanguageIndustry #Community #Leadership #MultiLingualMedia

ForeverLearning AI has launched the Conversations API, allowing developers to embed multilingual, AI-driven conversation practice directly into learning and coaching apps, supporting 10 languages and up to 5 dynamic AI participants per session. Read here: buff.ly/X7ZCgpB #Localization #EdTech #LanguageIndustry #AI #LanguageTech #Training #MultiLingualMedia

Swiss music tech company #MOOZZ will officially launch its music localization platform at Slush 2026. The technology adapts existing songs into new languages while preserving the original artist's voice. Read more: buff.ly/Eaq0D44 #Localization #AudioLocalization #MusicIndustry #Translation #LanguageTech #MultiLingualMedia

#Wordly has expanded its event tech platform with a new "Audience Engagement" suite! The update embeds real-time audience reactions, sentiment tracking, and highlighting tools directly into the live content stream. Explore more: buff.ly/lKOtp8v #Localization #EventTech #LanguageTech #AI #Wordly #LanguageIndustry #MultiLingualMedia

We need to stop hiding behind polished success stories and start talking about our failed experiments. GALA's Allison Ferch and Isabella Massardo join us to introduce the bold new theme for World Ready Lisbon 2027: Real, honest talks. Spotify: buff.ly/XhMMfxy Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/ibNwinw YouTube: buff.ly/Pfcw9iF #LocalizationToday #GALA #LanguageIndustry #Translation #TechTrends #Innovation #MultiLingualMedia

Is the localization industry too obsessed with efficiency? Tamara Tirjak explains why game localization is a unique niche with a massive lesson for the wider industry: never forget the player experience! Meanwhile, the gaming sector can learn a ton about data and efficiency from traditional loc. Spotify: buff.ly/GUItlb2 Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/Au7K5DF YouTube: buff.ly/H7PUzAm #GameLocalization #Localization #GameDev #LanguageIndustry #TechTrends #MultiLingualMedia

Is Translation Dead? (Spoiler: No.) 🌍 This Oct 29th, Jaap van der Meer (Owner, @TAUS_Data), and Vicent Briva-Iglesias (Chair of Translation Tech, DCU) will discuss what the future actually looks like for language professionals. 🔗 Register here! buff.ly/0yH8xad 🗓️ 9:00am LA / 4:00pm London / 5:00pm CET 🤝 Supported by @LanguageLine #LocalizationToday #Translation #LanguageLovers #Translators #AI #MachineTranslation #MultiLingualMedia

AI event tech platform #Snapsight has made live text transcription and translation free for event organizers. The goal? Making multilingual text access a standard baseline at live events rather than a gated premium feature. Explore here: buff.ly/eyMmstW #Localization #Translation #EventTech #LanguageAccess #MultiLingualMedia

Industry News: Georg Ell is stepping down as CEO of Phrase after four and a half years. The executive transition follows a major AI-focused transformation across the company's operations throughout 2026. A successor has not yet been announced. Read more: buff.ly/eOVQpEh #Localization #LanguageTech #Phrase #Leadership #AI #LanguageIndustry #MultiLingualMedia

Wolfestone co-founder Roy Allkin has received the Eichner Award for Outstanding Service at the 2026 ATC Language Industry Awards, marking the association’s 50th anniversary. Read here: buff.ly/mddIaE9 #Localization #Translation #LanguageIndustry #ATC #GlobalBusiness #MultiLingualMedia

From major industry acquisitions to expanded healthcare language access, this week in review highlights an industry investing heavily in its people and partnerships to balance technological change with professional expertise. 📩 Follow the WIR Newsletter: buff.ly/zMAb4EI #LanguageIndustry #CEOUpdate #VideoRecap #Localization #AI #FutureOfWork #LanguageAccess #MultiLingualMedia

In our September Issue, Agustín Da Fieno Delucchi argues that the problem isn't generation. It’s representation. LLMs start from scratch every time; they have no memory of past campaigns or cultural nuance. The solution? Context as a System. Read here: buff.ly/nAVGzQY #MultiLingualMedia #GenerativeAI #Localization #LanguageTech #Translation #EnterpriseAI #ContentStrategy

How do you manage language services for the Olympics and the World Cup while also competing as an elite athlete? Meet Mariana Quintanilla. From introducing Arabic at FIFA 2022 to bringing Remote Simultaneous Interpretation to the AFC Asian Cup, she is building the linguistic infrastructure of global sports. Read today! buff.ly/Tt82oUy #MultiLingualMedia #LanguageServices #Sports #WomenInSports #Localization #FIFA #Olympics

How is AI reshaping the translation profession? In a new interview by Nicolas M. Martin Fontana, CAT tools expert Lone Grønnegård Beheshty explores the shift from early tech to GenAI and why human subject matter expertise is more critical than ever to catch AI discrepancies. Read the full interview here: buff.ly/O4o33CQ #Translation #LanguageIndustry #Localization #GenAI #LanguageTech #MultilLingualMedia

#Glite has launched a new #AI-native English-learning app built exclusively for intermediate and advanced users, actively turning away beginners. The platform uses AI to map knowledge gaps and prep learners for native-level media like movies and TV. Explore more: buff.ly/PIGVMj1 #LanguageLearning #EdTech #LanguageIndustry #AI #EnglishLearning #MultiLingualMedia

Is the rest of the tech world rushing to adopt AI translation? In our LocToday episode, we sit down with game localization expert Tamara Tirjak to unpack the fierce competition and high stakes of the gaming market. Spotify: buff.ly/GUItlb2 Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/Au7K5DF YouTube: buff.ly/H7PUzAm #LocalizationToday #GameLocalization #GamingIndustry #AI #Translation #GameGlobal #MultiLingualMedia