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ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

The following statement on artificial intelligence was drafted by ATA’s AI Task Force and approved by ATA’s Board of Directors on May 3, 2025. ATA…

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ATA Advocacy Updates: Leading Language Organizations Oppose Executive Order 14224, Warn of Potential Consequences

ATA’s Advocacy Committee and Public Relations Committee recently worked on two major initiatives: joining other organizations to oppose Executive Order 14224, and urging President Trump, his cabinet, and members of Congress to reinstate safe pathways for interpreters who worked alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

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ATA Advocacy Updates: ATA Urges U.S. Government to Reinstate Safe Pathways for Afghan Allies Who Served Alongside U.S. Troops as Interpreters and Translators

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Know Your Rights to Language Access

Know Your Rights to Language Access

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U.S. Appeals Order to Use American Sign Language Interpreters at White House Briefings

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing a federal judge’s order requiring the White House to immediately begin providing American…

UNESCO Releases Global Roadmap on Multilingualism in the Digital Era

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the ability to communicate, learn, and participate…

How One State Is Leading the Way for English Learners with Disabilities

Texas officials are making progress toward creating a new bilingual special education teacher certification, which advocates hope will set a…

David Bellos, Renowned Translator and Scholar of French Fiction, Dies at 80

David Bellos, 80, a renowned scholar of French fiction and celebrated translator, died on October 26. Bellos was the author…

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