Reaffirming the importance of traditional humanities in the era of AI-enhanced translation and transcultural communication
摘要
The accelerated development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has spurred transformative shifts in translation and transcultural communication, challenging traditional disciplinary boundaries in academia. As AI-driven tools increasingly surpass human capabilities in linguistic processing and real-time simulations, there is a critical need to reassess and reinvigorate the role of the humanities. This study examines the consequences of diminishing classical cultural education, which has led to a functional but culturally shallow system lacking a solid humanistic foundation. It posits that reinvesting in human-centred discursive authority and restoring the depth of traditional humanities are essential steps for navigating the unique complexities of AI-enhanced communication technologies. Emphasising humanities scholarship and creative practices can preserve cultural heritage, nurture critical thinking, and promote ethical engagement, ensuring that AI advancements enhance rather than erode humanistic values and traditions. This paper argues that, when thoughtfully integrated, AI technology can contribute to global humanism by enabling comprehensive multilingual integration, thereby enriching transcultural communication worldwide.