arXiv Computation and Language By Joss Moorkens, Monja Jannet

Translation and data ethics

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This chapter introduces data ethics for translation, outlining key ethical concerns such as copyright, ownership, and bias that affect all data types. It also highlights specific challenges for minoritized language communities and those on the digital divide, where data can reinforce power imbalances. The authors conclude by discussing responsibility, regulation, and the increasing focus on data ethics within translation studies.

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