AI-Powered Translation in the Digital Age: Comparative Analysis of Human and Neural Network Translations

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Researchers at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education have conducted a comparative analysis of human and neural network translations of A.S. Pushkin's poem "I Loved You" into Vietnamese. The study reveals the limitations of neural networks in capturing the aesthetic elements of the original text and highlights the importance of human translators in conveying the semantic depth and author's style. The findings suggest that AI can support the teaching of Russian literary translation, but human translators remain crucial in producing high-quality translations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study focused on a comparative-contrastive analysis of Vietnamese translations of Pushkin's poem "I Loved You" by human translator Thuy Toan and neural networks (DeepSeek and ChatGPT).
  • The research found that human translators comprehend the depth of the original text and possess the creative ability necessary for literary translation.
  • Neural networks, despite their ability to generate translations quickly, struggle to perceive the aesthetic elements embedded in the original text, including style and semantic depth.
  • The study suggests that AI can be used to support the teaching of Russian literary translation, but human translators remain essential for producing high-quality translations.
  • The research has implications for advancing the theory of literary translation in the digital age.
  • The study was conducted by Dang Thi Thu Huong, Candidate of Philology, Head of Department of Practical Russian Language, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education.

Statistics:

  • 152-159: The page numbers of the research article "Russian-vietnamese Poetry Translation: Human Vs. Neural Networks" in the journal Mnogoazycie v obrazovatel'nom prostranstve.
  • 2025: The year in which the research was conducted and published.
  • 17(2): The volume and issue number of the journal Mnogoazycie v obrazovatel'nom prostranstve, where the research was published.
  • 73: The page number in Education Letter where the news report on the research was published.

Sources:

  • NewsRx LLC. Data on Education Discussed by a Researcher at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (Russian-vietnamese Poetry Translation: Human Vs. Neural Networks). Education Letter. August 27, 2025; p 73.
  • Mnogoazycie v obrazovatel'nom prostranstve. Russian-vietnamese Poetry Translation: Human Vs. Neural Networks. Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, 2025, 17(2):152-159.