Comparative analysis of translation platforms: Accuracy, fluency, and unambiguity from a technological perspective

This study aims to evaluate and compare the performance of leading translation platforms (Youdao, Google, Baidu, and ChatGPT) for translating news texts. The evaluation focuses on three key dimensions: accuracy, fluency, and unambiguity. Each platform was tested by translating a Chinese news article, and their outputs were analyzed for their handling of specialized terminology, linguistic fluency, and cultural adaptability. The findings reveal significant performance differences, reflecting varying levels of technological maturity, data quality, and cultural adaptability among the platforms. ChatGPT emerged as the top performer due to its high accuracy and fluency, while Youdao, Baidu, and Google exhibited varying strengths and limitations in handling complex news texts. Ultimately, the results highlight the importance of continuous technological innovation and theory-practice integration in improving translation quality, particularly for accurate and effective global news dissemination.