Does AI Truly Understand?
Does AI truly understand? I once heard a story about a man who visited Siberia in November and discovered the true meaning of the Russian word "гололедица" (gololéditsa) — ice-crusted ground.…
The Hidden Psychology of Interpreting That AI Will Never Replace
What will AI never replace? As an ATA-certified Russian translator and interpreter, I get to meet many people—and learn a great deal about the psychology of interpreting. What do people…
Can AI Teach Languages? The Difference Between a Model and True Communication
True words do not exist without a body. Can AI teach languages? Amid all the hype around AI, when I heard about plans to use AI models to teach children…