TRANSFORMING EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW TECHNOLOGY AFFECTS TEACHING AND LEARNING TRANSLATION

Abstract

This study examines the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in translation education, with a particular focus on ChatGPT and its impact on student preferences and teaching practices. Through case study analysis and interviews, this paper explores how students and educators increasingly rely on AI-based tools such as ChatGPT in translation activities. Findings reveal a rising preference for AI among students, largely due to the tools’ efficiency and adaptability in handling complex language contexts. However, both students and educators report ethical concerns, potential over-reliance on AI, and risks of cultural or ideological biases embedded within AI-generated translations. To address these issues, the study recommends a balanced integration of AI into translation curricula. This approach emphasizes using AI tools to improve efficiency and accessibility while fostering essential critical thinking, ethical awareness, and contextual sensitivity. Such a framework ensures that AI technologies complement rather than replace human expertise, strengthening the educational value of translation studies.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Translation Education, ChatGPT