IJET-33—JAT's annual professional development and networking event—will be held in Fukuoka on May 9 to 11, 2025.
The conference will start with fun activities and festivities on May 9 followed by two full days of presentations on May 10 and 11.
Registration is now open! You can register at the early-bird rate until 11:59 pm on February 8, 2025 JST.
In this sure to be calm, measured talk, I offer an argument against the use of LLMs in any language work as a high cost, low benefit “tool.” The argument is based on personal experience, a growing base of academic research, and an examination of the costs/benefits. I also try to demonstrate more clearly what LLMs actually do in terms of proposed use cases, output, and background. In short, I...
The first part of this presentation about AI in translation will provide facts and opinions underlying CB's thesis for why Generative AI is leaving neural MT in the dust, why freelancers can win the battle with end clients and agencies to capture the value humans add to AI, the key advantages our dual hemisphere human brain has over AI, the differences between post editing MT and translating...
Interpretation is the new buzzword for the Ministry of Environment, and the Japan Tourism Agency has been releasing grants by the bucketful for explanatory texts at cultural heritage sites. Unfortunately, many projects like these that are ostensibly for inbound tourists end up flopping as companies try to implement LLM technology to save on cost and time. In this talk and workshop, I intend to...
Apr 22, 2025
IJET-33 is right around the corner. But what a waste it would be to come all the way to Fukuoka without enjoying the sights! The city, the prefecture, and the whole of Kyushu have so much to offer. Here's a list of some of the IJET-33 Organizing Committee's favorites:Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (福岡アジア美術館)Contemporary and pop art exhibits featuring creators from locations all throughout...
Dec 9, 2024
Registration is now open for IJET-33, May 9–11, 2025, at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk! Early bird registration prices are available only until 11:59 pm JST on February 8, 2025. JAT members: JPY34,500 (Applied at checkout. Log into the JAT website first.)Non-members: JPY39,500 Standard registration is available from 12:00 am JST on February 9, 2025. JAT members: JPY39,500Non-members:...
Nov 26, 2024
The Zenyasai is a great chance to meet people before the official start of the conference. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones. It goes without saying that IJET newbies are very welcome. And of course, bring your partner, family and friends, too. The Hilton Hotel is a bit removed from Fukuoka's vibrant Tenjin and Daimyo entertainment district, and we want you to experience some of the...
