Computer-Assisted Interpreting Tools (CAI) and options for automation with Automatic Speech Recognition

Abstract

In recent years, several studies have indicated interpreters resist adopting new technologies. Yet, such technologies have enabled the development of several tools to help those professionals. In this paper, using bibliographical and documental research, we briefly analyse the tools cited by several authors to identify which ones remain up to date and available on the market. Following that, we present concepts about automation, and observe the usage of automatic speech recognition (ASR), while analysing its potential benefits and the current level of maturity of such an approach, especially regarding Computer-Assisted Interpreting (CAI) tools. The goal of this paper is to present the community of interpreters and researchers with a view of the state of the art in technology for interpreting as well as some future perspectives for this area.