Modern Social Science Research

This paper explores the differences and advantages and disadvantages of the application of human translation and AI translation in literary and non-literary fields. Through comparative analysis, it is found that human translation works more efficiently in literary translation, as it can better present the context and cultural connotations of the original text. AI translation shows higher efficiency and consistency in non-literary translation, especially suitable for processing large amounts of standardized text. It indicate that human translation has significant advantages in ensuring the accuracy and emotional expression, while AI translation is more competitive in terms of efficiency and cost saving. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology, the database of AI translation will constantly expand, and translators should combine AI translation in practical applications to achieve higher quality translation and provide more possibilities for efficient cross-cultural communication.

Human Translation; Translation; Literary Translation; Non-Literary Translation