What is Machine Translation?

Machine translation (MT) uses algorithms to convert text from one language to another automatically, without human input. When deciding whether to use MT, the most important question to ask is: what's the risk if there's an error in the translation? MT works well for gisting or low-stakes content, but it's not the right choice when there's brand risk, regulatory exposure, or potential risk to life. Watch to learn how MT engines work and get a practical framework for deciding when MT makes sense on your own projects.