Why Machine Translation Fails
In the digital age, artificial intelligence tools promise to translate documents in seconds and transcribe audio in minutes, but this convenience comes with a hidden cost: client dissatisfaction. Even the most advanced systems show error rates between 5% and 20% for translation and up to 25% or more for transcription in real‑world scenarios, which is unacceptable for technical, legal or medical content. Automation without human oversight leads to problems such as lack of context, terminological inconsistency, loss of cultural nuances and confidentiality risks, making professional review essential to ensure quality, compliance and brand trust.