The Difference Between EasyTranslate's HumanAI Translation and MTPE: Elevating Modern Translation Solutions

AI Translation Industry

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26. sep. 2024

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Hannah Raffel-Schmidt

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3 min

We are all familiar with MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing) as a method to blend AI speed with human expertise. But how does EasyTranslate’s HumanAI take this concept further, and what sets these two approaches apart? Let’s explore how HumanAI refines and elevates the traditional machine translation with post-editing process.

MTPE


MTPE, or Machine Translation Post-Editing, has been a staple in the industry for a while. In this method, AI first generates a translation, and then human translators step in to review and refine it. While MTPE significantly speeds up the translation process by leveraging AI, every segment of the translation must be reviewed by a human, regardless of its accuracy. This process balances the efficiency of AI with the accuracy and nuance human translators provide, ensuring cultural and contextual relevance.

HumanAI Translation


EasyTranslate’s HumanAI model offers a more advanced approach. Instead of requiring human intervention for every segment, HumanAI automatically conducts a self-QA to determine which segments actually need human review. Only the flagged segments are then passed to a human language lead, significantly reducing the manual workload. This targeted human involvement makes HumanAI faster, more cost-effective, and more consistent, while maintaining high-quality output.

The real strength of HumanAI is its learning ability. As human language leads make corrections, the AI continuously learns from these edits, improving its accuracy and understanding of linguistic nuances in future translations.

Key Differences Between HumanAI Translation and MTPE


  • Review Process:


    • MTPE: Every segment is reviewed and refined by human translators.

    • HumanAI: Only flagged segments are reviewed by human language leads, streamlining the process.


  • Efficiency and Quality:


    • MTPE: Requires manual review for all content, balancing speed and quality.

    • HumanAI: Speeds up the process by limiting human intervention to essential edits while ensuring quality through targeted human input.


  • AI Learning and Adaptation:


    • MTPE: AI does not learn from the human review process.

    • HumanAI: AI learns from human corrections, improving its performance over time.


  • Human Involvement:


    • MTPE: Human translators act as editors for the entire translation.

    • HumanAI: Human language leads only step in where needed, ensuring a more efficient use of time and expertise.

Elevating Speed, Quality, and Consistency


HumanAI’s ability to identify which segments require human input and automatically loop in language leads allows for quicker turnarounds and a more consistent final product. This targeted review process ensures that the most complex or context-sensitive segments receive the attention they need while letting the AI handle routine tasks.

As AI continues to evolve, HumanAI will likely play a key role in shaping the future of translation. By reducing manual workloads and enabling AI to learn from human edits, EasyTranslate’s HumanAI sets a new standard in the industry, offering an innovative, efficient, and high-quality solution for today’s global translation needs.

At EasyTranslate, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in translation, ensuring our clients always benefit from cutting-edge solutions like HumanAI.