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AI Training is Copyright Infringement

AI Training is Copyright Infringement

In examing the technology of generative AI models in detail, two professors from Germany have reached the conclusion that the training of such models is more than a simple case of text and data mining. It involves clear copyright infringement […]

CEATL on “translatoids” in Italian press

CEATL on “translatoids” in Italian press

In La Lettura, the culture supplement of Il Corriere della Sera, Cristina Taglietti wrote about AI and literary translation, mentioning CEATL’s statement, issue 10 of Counterpoint and the Strasbourg Conference.

CEATL Survey on AI: key results

CEATL Survey on AI: key results

In October 2023, CEATL conducted a survey about the impact of AI on literary translators’ work and income. Approximately 1,500 literary translators from 34 CEATL member associations answered the questionnaire.

CEATL co-signs a new statement on the European AI Act

CEATL co-signs a new statement on the European AI Act

CEATL, together with 12 European and International authors’, performers’ and other creative workers’ organisations, welcome the adoption of the AI Act but underline the need of an effective implementation, the safeguard of the fundamental rights of authors and performers and of transparency.

Counterpoint no. 10 online now!

Counterpoint no. 10 online now!

In this 10th issue of Counterpoint, we take up a topic which is both frightening and fantastic for those of us in the field of literary translation. AI, artificial intelligence, has been at the forefront of countless debates, news reels, articles and talks over recent months, and the questions on what this new technology means …

CEATL publishes its stance on generative AI

CEATL publishes its stance on generative AI

Since the beginning of 2023, the spectacular evolution of artificial intelligence, and in particular the explosion in the use of generative AI in all areas of creation, has raised fundamental questions and sparked intense debate. CEATL has drafted its own statement detailing its stance on the use of generative AIs in the field of literary translation.