Interviews
Interviewed by Aleksander Čobec for the Slovenian-language radio programme Jezikovni pogovori on RTV Slovenija Ars, which explores topics related to language, translation, and culture through expert discussions. The appearance highlights a 250 person survey on the topic of AI in publishing and discusses engagement with contemporary issues in translation and publishing within the Slovenian media space.
About my work
The Bookseller article covering the latest Books in Translation report, co-authored by Miha Kovač, Yana Genova, and Rüdiger Wischenbart, focuses on the report’s insights into the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the translation sector. The piece highlights the report’s argument that while AI and machine translation are set to reshape workflows and replace certain routine tasks, the future of literary translation will increasingly depend on translators with “above-average” skills. It underscores a shift toward higher specialization, where nuanced linguistic, cultural, and editorial expertise remain essential, reinforcing the continued importance of highly skilled human professionals within Europe’s evolving translation markets.
Publishers Weekly article covering the latest Books in Translation report, co-authored by me, Miha Kovač, Yana Genova, and Rüdiger Wischenbart. The piece explores key trends shaping Europe’s translation markets, including the continued dominance of English-language titles, the growing visibility of Japanese literature, and the widening gap between major and smaller language markets. It also highlights the report’s findings on AI’s disruptive impact, suggesting that while machine translation will replace some roles, highly skilled human translators and editors will remain essential in literary contexts.
Chytomo article exploring how translation supports smaller European book markets while simultaneously increasing their dependence on English-language publishing, drawing on findings from the Books in Translation report co-authored by me, Miha Kovač, Yana Genova, and Rüdiger Wischenbart. The piece highlights the structural imbalance between dominant and minor language markets, noting that the growing influx of English-language titles can both expand access and undermine local production and translation ecosystems. It also reflects on the role of digital tools and AI in potentially lowering barriers for smaller markets, while raising concerns about long-term cultural and economic dependency.
Mentioned in a Publishing Perspectives article covering the launch of the Thinking Literature in Translation conference series by Bulgaria’s Next Page Foundation, which highlighted key debates on translation markets, digital transformation, and the impact of AI in publishing. The article references research presented at the conference, including work on the growing role of self-publishing within contemporary literary ecosystems.