AUSIT Webinar | 20260520 AI in Translation and Interpreting Workflows Prompt Engineering for Effective and Ethical Practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly present in both translation and interpreting practice. Integrating AI effectively, however, requires more than simply adopting new tools — it requires understanding how to work with them strategically and responsibly. This session introduces practical approaches to incorporating AI into translation and interpreting workflows, with a focus on prompt engineering as an essential professional skill.

Participants will explore how AI can support various stages of their work, such as preparation and terminology management for interpreters and drafting and revision for translators. The session will demonstrate how carefully designed prompts can improve output quality, consistency, and efficiency while ensuring practitioners retain control and professional judgment.

Ethical considerations will also be addressed, including confidentiality, data security, bias, transparency, and the importance of human oversight. The session aims to equip translators and interpreters with practical strategies for integrating AI into their workflows while upholding professional standards and preserving the central role of human expertise.

Our Presenter – Han Xu 

Dr. Han Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language Science and Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Han works in Translation and Interpreting Studies, Computational Linguistics, and the broader fields of Applied Linguistics and Digital Humanities. Her research has been published in leading international journals.

In addition to her academic role, Han is a professional Mandarin–English translator and interpreter certified by NAATI and CATTI. She has over 15 years of professional experience in the translation and interpreting industry in China and Australia, specialising in conference interpreting across diplomatic, business, and educational settings.

She currently serves as National Treasurer and a member of the National Council of AUSIT, where she actively promotes the professional development of translators and interpreters.