I recently put together this map to visualize something I’m very proud of: the global team that has built Arealme since 2014.
Each pin represents a translator who has worked with us over the last 11 years. There are over 100 of them, covering 34 languages. For a long time, everything you read on our site was purely human-powered.
We all know the world has changed. With the rise of AI, the translation industry is facing a massive shift, and many talented people are struggling to find their place. At Arealme, we’ve started using AI too, but looking at this map reminds me why we can’t - and won’t - go 100% machine.
AI is fast, but it doesn’t have a “hometown.” It doesn’t understand the local humor or the cultural soul that a real person brings to a personality test. That’s why we are still collaborating with our human team. We’re using AI as a tool, but our translators remain the heart of our content.
I’ll admit, I miss the “pre-AI” days. It felt more personal. But as we move toward 2025, I’m glad we’re finding a way to evolve without leaving our human partners behind.
To our team across the world: Thank you for the last decade. We’re still in this together.