Core Viewpoint - The closure of the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), known as the "Harvard of Translation," highlights the impact of AI on traditional education and the translation industry, signaling a shift in the educational landscape and the need for new skill sets in the workforce [4][5][15]. Group 1: Closure of MIIS - MIIS announced it would stop enrolling graduate students by June 2027 due to a significant decline in applications and severe financial losses, making closure the only viable financial option [5][6]. - As of 2023, MIIS had a total enrollment of 503 students, with only 391 full-time students, far below its target of 850 full-time students [7][11]. - The rigorous admission standards and the decline in applicants post-pandemic contributed to the institution's crisis [11][12]. Group 2: Impact of AI on the Translation Industry - AI has drastically improved translation efficiency, increasing it by nearly nine times and reducing costs by over 90%, leading to a significant decline in demand for human translators [15][18]. - The rise of AI translation has resulted in a dramatic decrease in job opportunities and income for translators, with many forced to transition to other careers [18][21]. - The traditional role of translators is evolving, with 86.67% of respondents indicating that the "AI initial translation + human editing" model will become mainstream, reducing translators to proofreaders [18][19]. Group 3: Broader Educational Trends - The closure of MIIS is part of a larger trend, with several language programs and departments across universities facing cuts or closures due to declining enrollment and funding [21][22]. - The educational landscape is shifting away from traditional elite models towards a more inclusive approach, as AI democratizes access to language resources [26][29]. - The evolution of job requirements in the wake of AI suggests a growing need for "composite AI + talent" roles, indicating a transformation in the skills required for future employment [24][26].