Can You Trust AI Translation? Industry Leaders Reframe Quality for the AI Era

Supported by Smartling, the event underscored that AI translation is no longer just a technology question, but a governance question where trust must be built through measurement, oversight, and a clear understanding of risk.

The Week in Review: Language Industry News July 14-20

Across government, industry associations, and AI innovators, this week’s stories reveal a sector investing in the practical scaffolding of language access that enables the breakthroughs that follow.

RWS Launches New Linguistic Validation Service to Significantly Reduce Clinical Trial Timelines

The new tech-enabled eCOA translation and linguistic validation service is designed to help pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and eCOA providers reduce delays in global clinical trials. 

 Building Bridges Across Cultures: Joanna Pawulska Saunders’ Career Journey

From teaching herself Latin to fostering global communication, Joanna Pawulska Saunders reflects on the dramatic evolution of translation tools and her enduring passion for connecting people and organizations across international borders. 

Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible

The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and was introduced in January 2026 in the House of Representatives by fellow members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

NitroTranslate Becomes the First Human Translation Service to Accept Payments From AI Agents

AI agents can now order and pay for professional human translation services on NitroTranslate, all without creating an account, managing API keys, or loading a balance.

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RWS, one of the world’s biggest language companies, stands at a crossroads like much of the industry. With technological change rewriting marketplace rules, how does recently appointed CEO Benjamin Faes plan to guide the business through a pivotal era?

July 2026

RWS, one of the world’s biggest language companies, stands at a crossroads like much of the industry. With technological change rewriting marketplace rules, how does recently appointed CEO Benjamin Faes plan to guide the business through a pivotal era?

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Benjamin Faes: Building the Future

RWS, one of the world’s biggest language companies, stands at a crossroads like much of the industry. With technological change rewriting marketplace rules, how does recently appointed CEO Benjamin Faes plan to guide the business through a pivotal era?

Can You Trust AI Translation? Industry Leaders Reframe Quality for the AI Era

Supported by Smartling, the event underscored that AI translation is no longer just a technology question, but a governance question where trust must be built through measurement, oversight, and a clear understanding of risk.

The Week in Review: Language Industry News July 14-20

Across government, industry associations, and AI innovators, this week’s stories reveal a sector investing in the practical scaffolding of language access that enables the breakthroughs that follow.

RWS Launches New Linguistic Validation Service to Significantly Reduce Clinical Trial Timelines

The new tech-enabled eCOA translation and linguistic validation service is designed to help pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and eCOA providers reduce delays in global clinical trials. 

 Building Bridges Across Cultures: Joanna Pawulska Saunders’ Career Journey

From teaching herself Latin to fostering global communication, Joanna Pawulska Saunders reflects on the dramatic evolution of translation tools and her enduring passion for connecting people and organizations across international borders. 

Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible

The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and was introduced in January 2026 in the House of Representatives by fellow members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

NitroTranslate Becomes the First Human Translation Service to Accept Payments From AI Agents

AI agents can now order and pay for professional human translation services on NitroTranslate, all without creating an account, managing API keys, or loading a balance.

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Can You Trust AI Translation? Industry Leaders Reframe Quality for the AI Era

Supported by Smartling, the event underscored that AI translation is no longer just a technology question, but a governance question where trust must be built through measurement, oversight, and a clear understanding of risk.

The Week in Review: Language Industry News July 14-20

Across government, industry associations, and AI innovators, this week’s stories reveal a sector investing in the practical scaffolding of language access that enables the breakthroughs that follow.

RWS Launches New Linguistic Validation Service to Significantly Reduce Clinical Trial Timelines

The new tech-enabled eCOA translation and linguistic validation service is designed to help pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and eCOA providers reduce delays in global clinical trials. 

 Building Bridges Across Cultures: Joanna Pawulska Saunders’ Career Journey

From teaching herself Latin to fostering global communication, Joanna Pawulska Saunders reflects on the dramatic evolution of translation tools and her enduring passion for connecting people and organizations across international borders. 

Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible

The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and was introduced in January 2026 in the House of Representatives by fellow members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

NitroTranslate Becomes the First Human Translation Service to Accept Payments From AI Agents

AI agents can now order and pay for professional human translation services on NitroTranslate, all without creating an account, managing API keys, or loading a balance.

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Can You Trust AI Translation? Industry Leaders Reframe Quality for the AI Era

Supported by Smartling, the event underscored that AI translation is no longer just a technology question, but a governance question where trust must be built through measurement, oversight, and a clear understanding of risk.

The Week in Review: Language Industry News July 14-20

Across government, industry associations, and AI innovators, this week’s stories reveal a sector investing in the practical scaffolding of language access that enables the breakthroughs that follow.

RWS Launches New Linguistic Validation Service to Significantly Reduce Clinical Trial Timelines

The new tech-enabled eCOA translation and linguistic validation service is designed to help pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and eCOA providers reduce delays in global clinical trials. 

 Building Bridges Across Cultures: Joanna Pawulska Saunders’ Career Journey

From teaching herself Latin to fostering global communication, Joanna Pawulska Saunders reflects on the dramatic evolution of translation tools and her enduring passion for connecting people and organizations across international borders. 

Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible

The legislation is co-sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and was introduced in January 2026 in the House of Representatives by fellow members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

NitroTranslate Becomes the First Human Translation Service to Accept Payments From AI Agents

AI agents can now order and pay for professional human translation services on NitroTranslate, all without creating an account, managing API keys, or loading a balance.

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