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Our May 2026 issue is NOW LIVE! 🔗Take a look: buff.ly/gtRlMvU Isabelle Andrieu: The Power of Adaptation In 2026, language technology retains its centerpiece placement in professional conversations. It's the defining topic of the industry's present and future. This month, we profile Translated co-founder Isabelle Andrieu, who discusses the company's origins, its preparations for the AI era, and the future it envisions for clients and translators. She also offers crucial advice to language service professionals: build your ability to adapt, and lead by example. We also examine how linguists, teams, and business leaders are applying these technological changes in their own enterprises. #NewIssue #May2026 #LanguageIndustry #Localization #MultilingualMedia

The New Zealand Government has announced the recipients of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognizing individuals whose contributions have strengthened Māori communities, language revitalization, education, governance, and cultural preservation. Explore here: buff.ly/FtHEUuF #TeReoMaori #LanguageRevitalization #Education #Leadership #NewZealand #MultiLingualMedia

Productivity skyrocketed by 73.6%! On LocToday, Marjolein Groot Nibbelink breaks down the most astounding stat from the 2026 NIMDZI report. Driven by AI and tech, revenue per employee is seeing unprecedented growth. Apple Podcast: buff.ly/YFtUgp1 Spotify: buff.ly/3tiZm1B YouTube: buff.ly/FTPGeq9 #LocToday #NIMDZI #Localization #AI #Productivity #BusinessGrowth #LanguageTech #MultiLingualMedia

Joseph La Posta will depart as CEO of Multicultural NSW after nearly 10 years of service with the agency. His tenure included the expansion of language services, refugee support programs, and leadership during key community response efforts across NSW. Read more: buff.ly/C77Yp8r #MulticulturalNSW #LanguageServices #CommunityEngagement #PublicSector #NSW #MultiLingualMedia

HKMU researchers have secured over HK$3.4 million to develop the first Cantonese post-drinking speech database and an AI-powered language detection system. The project aims to support road safety through speech-based self-assessment technology. Learn more: buff.ly/4sauZVV #AI #LanguageTechnology #Research #RoadSafety #Cantonese #SpeechTechnology #MultiLingualMedia

Marco Trombetti, co-founder and CEO of @Translation, has been awarded Italy’s Cavaliere del Lavoro, the country’s highest honor for merit in business and innovation. Read here: buff.ly/NiET4AL #Translation #Localization #AI #LanguageTechnology #Innovation #MultiLingualmedia

In a new sponsored feature by Phrase, we explore why the future of localization tech isn't about more dashboards or better prompting. It's about "Quiet Automation"—embedding AI so deeply into existing workflows that it becomes invisible, dependable infrastructure. Read here: buff.ly/2jFClIn #MultiLingualMedia #Phrase #Localization #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #LanguageProfessionals #GlobalBusiness

"Localization is invisible until it fails." 💬 If a translation is 100% grammatically correct but culturally tone-deaf, it’s a failure. Cody Connell explains why we need to stop counting typos and start measuring human connection. Explore here: buff.ly/iJHswBN #MultiLingualMedia #LanguageIndustry #Translation #TeamCollaboration #GlobalMarketing #UserExperience

The Academy of Interpretation (AOI) and De La Mora Institute of Interpretation have announced a new partnership focused on expanding access to interpreter education and professional training opportunities. Learn more: buff.ly/DSdj37F #Interpreting #LanguageServices #InterpreterTraining #Localization #MultiLingualMedia

Cork County Council has launched its 2026 Irish Language Events and Initiatives Grant Scheme. The program supports Irish-language projects, events, and community initiatives across County Cork, with grants of up to €1,500 available. Explore more: buff.ly/bAg6DkD #IrishLanguage #Localization #Multilingualism #Community #Ireland #MultiLingualMedia

@acclaro_inc has launched Multimedia Orchestration, an AI-powered solution for multilingual multimedia localization and distribution. The platform supports subtitling, dubbing, voiceover and more across 100+ language combinations. Read here: buff.ly/cln3JZi #AI #Localization #ContentLocalization #Multimedia #LanguageServices #MultiLingualMedia

@ComtecTranslate has won the Best Use of #AI in the Agency category at the 2026 National Digital Awards, which recognizes an approach to combining AI-powered localization workflows with expert human linguistic oversight. Read here: buff.ly/HJtrr6J #Localization #AI #Translation #LanguageServices #DigitalTransformation #MultiLingualMedia

In our #TBT episode of Echoes of Meaning, Carol Velandia drops an argument simple but profound: unless these professionals embed language access directly into their modus operandi, they are actually failing to fulfill their own codes of ethics. Apple Podcast: buff.ly/AxeSkuA Spotify: buff.ly/KKfEbee #EchoesOfMeaning #LanguageAccess #Ethics #Localization #Translation #Healthcare #MultiLingualMedia

The Language Group (@MarkEtingTheLa1) has announced a second patent for Fetch®, its healthcare translation platform designed for secure, real-time multilingual communication. Read more: buff.ly/Rnwga2y #Healthcare #LanguageServices #AITranslation #HealthTech #MultiLingualMedia

CCI and Guildhawk GAI Labs have announced a strategic partnership to develop secure AI tools for multilingual investigations. The collaboration focuses on compliant AI workflows for cyber investigations, OSINT, and multilingual evidence analysis. Read here: buff.ly/79rgxg2 #AI #CyberInvestigations #OSINT #LanguageTechnology #Compliance #CyberSecurity #MultiLingualMedia

In today's WGMT (What Got Me Thinking Today), our CEO Eddie Arrieta answers one of the most frequent questions we receive: How can I contribute to MultiLingual? Just reach out! 🚨We are working on a massive upcoming issue focused on interpreting! Know someone who should be featured? Tag them below or send us a DM! #WGMT #MultiLingualMagazine #LanguageIndustry #Localization #Interpreting #Translation #LangTalent #Podcast #MultiLingualMedia

@Pairaphrasetech has announced a new Student Data Privacy Agreement with Edmonds School District in Washington State under the National Data Privacy Agreement framework. Read here: buff.ly/J0CYDG1 #Education #AITranslation #StudentPrivacy #K12 #EdTech #MultiLingualMedia

What does the 2026 @nimdzi_insights report say about the future of localization? On LocToday, lead researcher Marjolein Groot reveals the biggest industry shifts: massive AI productivity, pressure on mid-market LSPs, and more. Apple Podcast: buff.ly/YFtUgp1 Spotify: buff.ly/3tiZm1B YouTube: buff.ly/FTPGeq9 #LocToday #NIMDZI #Localization #Translation #LanguageIndustry #AI #LSP #MultiLingualMedia

SweetP Productions has launched XLIFF Editor 4.0 for macOS, adding AI-powered translation, full XLIFF 2.x support, TMX import/export, and enhanced Xcode localization workflows. Read here: buff.ly/tspqOkR #Localization #Translation #AI #macOS #XLIFF #TranslationTechnology #MultiLingualMedia

Why is the AI data annotation industry facing such high employee turnover? From LangTalent, Arjun Mishra tackles a massive bottleneck in AI development: boredom. Repetitive data annotation tasks cause high burnout for standard workers. Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/nXEL7DW Spotify: buff.ly/l5NudMV YouTube: buff.ly/vjNStZH #LangTalent #ArjunMishra #Neurodiversity #AI #DataAnnotation #MachineLearning #InclusiveHiring #FutureOfWork #MultiLingualMedia

#RECAP From enterprise AI to Indigenous language revitalization, this past week proved the language industry is focused on shaping long-term pathways for quality, equity, and cultural survival. Here are the key stories from May 19-26: buff.ly/1Oj5dk7 #AI #Localization #LanguageAccess #Translation #LanguageIndustry #TechNews #MultilingualMedia