From the most rudimentary forms of machine translation to the development of sophisticated tools that produce contextually and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs, there has been a growing perception that translation will eventually be relegated entirely to machines. But even the most advanced AI models cannot replicate the understanding of culture, emotion, and personality produced by the ways words are shaped and shared. The role of linguists in AI-powered localization will remain important.

The Think Global Awards has announced the 2026 honorees, recognizing outstanding global achievement across leadership, language, and artificial intelligence.

The age of artificial intelligence is here. The global market, already valued at around $200 billion today, is expected to grow by a 13x multiplier over the next seven years. Within that environment, adaptability has become vital. AI, as we know it currently, can only partially replace humans' work. It can, however, nudge us to think about that work in new and innovative ways. Learn how to master skills to complement an increasingly competent suite of AI tools.