Comparing translation accuracy in Belt and Road Malaysia children’s literature: Malay and Chinese native speakers vs ChatGPT

  • Yoke Lian Lau Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Zi Xian Yong Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Chen Eng Chia The Malaya Press, 1, Jalan TSB 10, Taman Perindustrian Sungai Buloh
  • Zi Hong Yong Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Anna Lynn Abu Bakar Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Chen Jung Ku Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Ernahwatikah Nasir Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
  • Bavani Arumugam Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/FLS.v6i1.2069
Keywords: translator; Artificial Intelligent; publisher; Chinese; one belt and road

Abstract

The study investigates the translation processes of human and artificial intelligence translators in comparison. Human translators consist of a Chinese native speaker and belt and road translators. Different versions of artificial intelligence translators comprise ChatGPT 3.5 and ChatGPT 4.0. The research methodology employed is a keyword detection technique. One human translator and one translator powered by artificial intelligence achieved the highest scores in keyword detection, according to the results. Human translators continue to be indispensable in the field of translation, particularly in the translation of literary works. However, the research group is optimistic that artificial intelligence will soon be able to resolve this issue.

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Published
2024-02-04
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Lau, Y. L., Yong, Z. X., Chia, C. E., Yong, Z. H., Abu Bakar, A. L., Ku, C. J., Nasir, E., & Arumugam, B. (2024). Comparing translation accuracy in Belt and Road Malaysia children’s literature: Malay and Chinese native speakers vs ChatGPT. Forum for Linguistic Studies (Transferred), 6(1), 2069. https://doi.org/10.59400/FLS.v6i1.2069
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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024)
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