DeepSeek for Translators and Interpreters: Game Changer or Gimmick?

Description: This training provides an in-depth exploration of DeepSeek, an advanced AI-

powered tool, and compares its development, features, and functionalities with major US-

based AI software. Participants will gain insights into DeepSeek’s historical evolution,

strengths, and limitations relative to US AI solutions. The training will also cover its

applications in translation and interpreting, security considerations, and real-world case

studies. This is a 2-hour training session.

Outline:

1. History and Evolution of DeepSeek vs. US AI Software

• Origins and development of DeepSeek
• Comparison with major US AI tools (e.g., Google Translate, DeepL, OpenAI models)
• Key differentiators in technology and approach
• Ethical and regulatory challenges in different regions

2. DeepSeek: Features and Functionalities

• Core capabilities relevant to translators and interpreters
• Language pairs and compatibility with CAT tools
• Performance benchmarks against US-based AI tools
• Accuracy and quality considerations

3. Security Concerns in AI-Assisted Language Services

• Data privacy and confidentiality issues with DeepSeek vs. US AI tools
• Risks of using cloud-based AI in translation and interpreting
• Best practices for secure AI integration
• Compliance with international and regional regulations

4. Hands-on Session: Practical Applications

• Live demonstration of DeepSeek in translation tasks
• Comparative exercises with US-based AI tools
• Troubleshooting common issues and maximizing AI benefitsObjectives:
• Understand the historical development of DeepSeek and how it compares to US-based AI software
• Analyze DeepSeek’s key features, strengths, and limitations
• dentify security risks and best practices in AI-assisted translation and interpretation
• Gain hands-on experience with DeepSeek and compare its output to US AI tools
• Discuss ethical considerations and regulatory challenges in AI language services

By the end of this training, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of

DeepSeek’s role in the industry, how it compares with US AI tools, and how to effectively

integrate it into their workflows while ensuring security and accuracy.

Agenda:

• 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Introduction and objectives

• 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM: History and evolution of DeepSeek vs. US AI tools

• 10:35 AM – 11:00 AM: DeepSeek features and comparative analysis

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Security concerns and best practices

• 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM: Hands-on training and real-world applications

• 11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Q&A and closing remarks

Instructor Bio:

Lorena Pike, a state-certified (Nevada and California) court interpreter, is a former manager

of Interpreting Services at Superior Court of California and current staff Spanish interpreter.

She is also an English>Spanish translator specializing in law, accounting, finance, and

business. She has a BS in accounting and postgraduate certificates in taxes, translation,

and interpreting. She has an MA in Spanish from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas,

where she taught Spanish (2009-2013). In addition to ATA conferences, she has presented

at the conferences of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators and

has taught professional development courses and workshops in Nevada and California

since 2013. She developed and taught the Certificate of Achievement in Translation and

Interpreting at Santa Barbara City College and is now an instructor at UCLA Extension’s

Legal Interpreting Program and UCSD Extended Studies Translation Program.

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