Posted 3/3/2024, 7:00:00 PM
Crunchyroll Tests AI for Faster Subtitles, But Fans Worry About Losing Nuance
- Crunchyroll is testing AI technology to help with subtitle translations and user personalization on the platform
- Fans have raised concerns about potential inaccuracies from AI-generated subtitles lacking cultural understanding
- AI could allow for faster subtitle translations and release dates for anime episodes
- Recent translation errors on Crunchyroll highlight the complexity of subtitle work requiring human judgement
- While AI has benefits in efficiency, drawbacks like lack of nuance could outweigh positives in sensitive translation work