This platform is an online learning environment designed to support aspiring, early-career, and transitioning interpreters in developing real-world interpreting competence. Artificial intelligence tools are already part of professional interpreting practice, and learning how to use them responsibly is an essential skill for modern interpreters.
Our approach to AI use is grounded in professional realism, ethical responsibility, and learner trust.
1. Our position on AI use
AI tools may be used freely and broadly in this learning environment, as long as their use reflects ethical, professional, and responsible interpreting practice.
Learners are encouraged to explore AI as a support tool for preparation, reflection, and skill development, in ways that align with how interpreters work in real professional settings.
AI is not viewed as a shortcut or replacement for learning. It is a tool that can support better thinking, better preparation, and deeper reflection when used intentionally.
2. What must remain human-driven
Interpreting is a human-centered, real-time profession. Certain competencies must always be performed by the learner and cannot be delegated to AI.
These include:
- Understanding speaker intention, not just words
- Constructing meaning in context
- Making real-time decisions under pressure
- Delivering interpretation verbally in the target language
- Taking responsibility for communicative outcomes
All interpreting performances submitted on this platform must be personally performed by the learner, in real time, and recorded for review. Reading from pre-translated or AI-generated scripts as an interpreting performance is not acceptable, as it does not reflect authentic interpreting practice.
3. Appropriate uses of AI in this platform
AI may be used to support learning at different stages of the interpreting process.
Before an assignment or task
- Analyzing agendas, briefs, or background materials
- Building glossaries and terminology lists
- Exploring subject matter and contextual knowledge
- Anticipating challenges and possible scenarios
After an assignment or task
- Reviewing performance recordings
- Identifying strengths and areas for improvement
- Reflecting on coping strategies and decision-making
- Receiving structured feedback, including AI-supported feedback tools
During performance
- Limited, realistic support such as terminology lookup, when appropriate
- AI should not replace listening, interpreting, or delivery in real time
Learners are expected to exercise professional judgment in deciding how and when AI supports their work.
4. Transparency and integrity
This platform prioritizes professional integrity rather than disclosure requirements.
Learners are not required to formally acknowledge or declare AI use for assignments or practice tasks. In professional interpreting practice, the responsible use of tools is assumed.
However, learners are expected to:
- Avoid misrepresenting AI-generated content as purely original thinking
- Respect sources and give credit when appropriate
- Uphold ethical standards aligned with global digital citizenship
Honesty and responsibility matter more than formal declarations.
5. Privacy, confidentiality, and data protection
Interpreters work with sensitive information. Learning how to protect confidentiality is a core professional skill.
Learners are not required to use any specific AI tools on this platform. If learners choose to use AI tools independently, they are responsible for:
- Identifying sensitive or client-related information
- Avoiding the upload of confidential materials without informed consent
- Understanding how third-party tools may collect or store data
- Making informed choices about what is shared online
Privacy awareness is treated as part of interpreter professionalism, not just a technical rule.
6. Instructor use of AI
Instructors on this platform may use AI tools, including custom AI tutors or evaluators, to support learning through:
- Structured feedback
- Practice guidance
- Performance analysis
- Reflection prompts
Learners are not required to use AI themselves to benefit from these supports.
7. AI detection tools
AI detection tools are not used as a primary mechanism for evaluating learner work on this platform.
This is a professional training environment, not an academic enforcement setting. Skill development, performance authenticity, and ethical practice are evaluated through observable interpreting work and reflective learning.
8. Ongoing learning and review
AI technologies evolve rapidly, and their role in interpreting continues to change.
AI use, ethics, and professional boundaries are integrated into teaching, discussion, and learning activities across the platform. This guideline may be reviewed and updated when necessary to reflect changes in technology, industry practice, or learning needs.
9. Our commitment
We trust learners as developing professionals.
This platform aims to:
- Support responsible experimentation with AI
- Encourage critical thinking and professional judgment
- Prepare interpreters for real-world practice
- Invite learners into ethical decision-making, not rule-following
Used thoughtfully, AI can support interpreters in becoming more prepared, reflective, and effective. The responsibility for how it is used ultimately rests with the professional interpreter.