In this web content, the author, Benjamin Breen, explores the practicality and usefulness of AI translation tools like GPT-4 and Claude. Breen acknowledges that while these tools have the ability to make educated guesses based on imperfect source material and have extensive knowledge of historical context, they are seen as tools to augment human researchers rather than replace them. Breen tests the translation capabilities of these tools on passages from historical texts about demonology and medical case studies and finds that they provide valuable insight and summaries. The author emphasizes that AI translation and analysis can be valuable tools for researchers but should not replace human expertise.
https://resobscura.substack.com/p/translating-latin-demonology-manuals