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Transformative influence: ChatGPT in translation education at Hong Kong universities
Date Issued
2025
Conference
Citation
Liu, J., Yin, H., Qi, M., & Huang, Z. (13 Jun 2025). Transformative influence: ChatGPT in translation education at Hong Kong universities. HKAECT International Conference 2025, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Over the past few years, technological advancements, especially artificial intelligence (AI),
have significantly changed translation practices. While existing research has predominantly
focused on evaluating ChatGPT’s translation quality, there has been limited exploration of
its impact on translation tasks from the perspective of students in higher education. This
study aims to investigate the impact of ChatGPT on translation tasks within Hong Kong
universities. The research involved 105 students selected using a non-probability sampling
technique. Data was collected through an online questionnaire, which yielded 78 valid
responses, and through focused interviews conducted with 3 participants. The results
indicated that students generally exhibit a positive attitude towards ChatGPT’s translation
capabilities. Additionally, students’ perceptions of ChatGPT’ translation are closely related
to factors such as frequency of use, duration, and training status. The implications for the
future of translation education are discussed. The findings from this study contribute to the
research on AI-assisted translation practices in higher education and provide valuable
insights for future educational practices. These insights will help us understand how AI
technologies like ChatGPT can support translation education and inform strategies for
integrating AI into education in the future.
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