Webinar Description

Interpreters are facing a new ethical dilemma: how to respond to the growing presence of artificial intelligence in the language services industry. Participants will examine the nature of artificial intelligence and its significance across various interpreting environments and scenarios. Through interactive discussions and case analysis, this session empowers interpreters to uphold ethical standards while responsibly adapting to technological innovation. 

Join us to explore how interpreters can continue to serve as the essential human-in-the-loop in a rapidly evolving profession.


By the end of this session, attendees will:

  • Recognize how artificial intelligence is impacting interpreting roles and ethical responsibilities.

  • Evaluate ethical challenges through real-world scenarios involving AI in interpreting contexts.

  • Apply strategies to uphold the interpreter’s Code of Ethics while adapting to emerging AI technologies.

Meet the Instructor

Eliane Sfeir-Markus

Eliane Sfeir-Markus, CHI, is an experienced interpreter, trainer, and industry leader fluent in Arabic, English, and French. She is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter and court-certified interpreter in Pennsylvania and Delaware. As an Interpreter Expert), Eliane advises on industry standards, develops training materials, and provides guidance on interpreting ethics and best practices. Additionally, as an Adjunct Professor at Widener University Delaware Law School, Eliane teaches court and medical interpreting and foundational interpreting skills. Eliane is also a trainer with De La Mora Institute, where she co-designed and teaches a "Train the Trainer" course. She offers training in medical and court interpreting and webinars on professional development topics like cultural intelligence. She is a certified John Maxwell Leadership coach and speaker.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the webinar!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar Replay

    • Upholding the Code of Ethics in the Emerging AI Era

    • Thanks for watching!