There's so much noise about AI these days that even the most tech-savvy linguists can feel overwhelmed. By working together, though, we can learn and accomplish a great deal.

If translators and interpreters want to shape how AI fits into our professional world, we need to act now. That's why we started the NOTIS AI Committee, and we want you to be part of it!

Who We're Looking For

Are you AI-curious? When you hear people say “human in the loop,” do you wonder if that human enjoys what they do? Do you find yourself wondering about the practical ways AI could enrich your work as a translator or interpreter instead of diminishing it? Do you care about building an approach that's grounded in ethics and responsibility?

If you're nodding along, stay with me.

What We're Doing

The NOTIS AI Committee has two goals:

1. We're creating an AI Policy for NOTIS, to be completed by the end of 2026. This will be our professional compass, a framework that helps members navigate AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly.
2. We're also identifying what our members really need to know. Which AI topics would make the best webinars? What tools and workflows empower us? How do we talk about AI with clients? We'll be figuring that out together.

The Nuts and Bolts

Here's what joining the committee looks like in practice:

• One remote meeting per month (1–2 hours max)
• Collaborative, hands-on sessions where we share real AI projects we're working on
• Practical exploration of how these projects can generate useful content for NOTIS members and inform our AI Policy

“But I'm Not an AI Expert!”

Neither are we. What matters is that you're comfortable learning, experimenting, and exploring AI tools, both independently and as part of a group. We'll figure things out together.

Ready to Jump In?

If this sounds like your kind of thing, we'd genuinely love to hear from you. Reach out directly to Elizabeth Adams to get involved.