From Passive Linguist to Active Strategist
Wed Jan 28 2026
The translation profession is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence. But is translator training keeping pace?
In this episode of LangTalent, we sit down with Silvana Debonis, a multifaceted expert who shares her unique perspective on how the role of the translator is evolving from a passive executor to an active, strategic partner. We discuss the limitations of traditional training models and explore what a future-ready curriculum should look like—one that embraces technology, data analysis, and critical thinking.
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The translation profession is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence. But is translator training keeping pace? In this episode of LangTalent, we sit down with Silvana Debonis, a multifaceted expert who shares her unique perspective on how the role of the translator is evolving from a passive executor to an active, strategic partner. We discuss the limitations of traditional training models and explore what a future-ready curriculum should look like—one that embraces technology, data analysis, and critical thinking.