Bias Shield
Enhance your translation experience with our browser extension that debiases Google Translate and DeepL Translator, promoting fairness and accuracy in language conversion.
About Bias Shield
Bias Shield is a powerful browser extension that improves Google Translate and DeepL Translator by detecting and reducing translation biases. It features tools like DeBiasByUs, which enables users to report gender-biased translations and receive unbiased alternatives, and Fairslator, which automatically identifies and corrects biases related to gender and address forms, ensuring fairer, more accurate translations.
How to Use
Bias Shield activates automatically when translating with Google Translate or DeepL. Users can report biased translations to DeBiasByUs or leverage Fairslator’s automatic bias correction directly within the translation websites for improved fairness.
Features
- Alerts for previously reported biased translations
- Automatic bias detection and correction with Fairslator
- Provides unbiased translation alternatives
- Enables reporting of gender-biased translations to DeBiasByUs
Use Cases
- Promoting gender-neutral translations in professional settings
- Enhancing fairness and accuracy in multilingual content
- Detecting and fixing biases in educational translation materials
Best For
Pros
- Offers comprehensive tools for bias identification and correction
- Provides unbiased translation suggestions
- Seamlessly integrates with Google Translate and DeepL
- Builds a database to improve bias detection over time
Cons
- Currently focuses mainly on gender bias and address forms
- Effectiveness depends on the presence of unbiased data in DeBiasByUs
- Automatic bias correction accuracy may vary by language and context