Webinar: Where Language Meets Technology

Which terminology to use in respectful and inclusive communication about obesity?
What challenges arise when using machine translation tools for sensitive health-related terms?

These important questions were addressed in a thought-provoking webinar by Sanja Seljan, entitled “Where Language Meets Technology: Sensitivity in Obesity Communication and Translation Tools,” held as part of the Edu-Fit project.

The research, conducted among 1,100 students across four European countries, explored how different obesity-related terms are perceived — from acceptable to offensive — and highlighted the crucial intersection of language, health communication, and translation technologies.

An inspiring example of interdisciplinary research that bridges health communication, language and AI translation technology!