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Reviewing an AI translation before publishing it
Check meaning, tone, numbers and professional terminology even when the translated text sounds fluent.
A fluent translation does not guarantee that meaning has been preserved. Small changes can matter in health information, service conditions and professional titles. Treat an AI translation as a draft for review rather than automatically as a finished publication.
Mark details that must not change
Names, dates, fees, currencies, negatives and conditions need separate checks. “May be necessary” should not silently become “is always necessary.” One word can reverse a cancellation rule while the sentence remains grammatically smooth.
Do not transfer titles blindly
A professional title may not imply the same qualifications or permissions in another country. It may be better to preserve the original title with an explanation. Translation must not imply training or authority the person does not possess. Natural wording and professional accuracy need to work together.
Read it in the real setting
Buttons, summaries and articles require different phrasing. A German heading may take more space. Check mobile layouts, truncation and line breaks. Error messages and empty states should be understandable in the selected language too.
Keep human review
Have important material checked by someone with relevant language and subject knowledge. Back-translation may reveal differences but is not a quality guarantee. When the original changes, translations need another review. Version notes can help prevent outdated information from remaining unnoticed in one language.
Sources and further reading
NIST — Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile (AI 600-1)