IS.5:5.2 - Retain supply by choice, and distinguish it from learning

An independent translator has established the terminology-qualified review workflow in IS.1:5.2. A specialist supplies the rare subject judgements at its review point. When the project-support engagement ends, the translator checks that this contribution remains affordable, dependable, available before delivery and compatible with confidentiality. If it does, retain ordinary provision without creating another support programme. Continued access, intelligible limits and a response to disputed judgements sustain the practice; becoming that specialist is not part of the promise.

Now suppose the translator begins accepting work under conditions where the service cannot be reached. Personal acquisition or another available supplier becomes relevant. The previous service results may help construct learning cases, but they do not prove that the translator can make the required judgement unaided. HCD supplies acquisition and its evidence; IS.3 compares the feasible obtaining ways.

If a qualified AI service becomes available, the same questions apply to its actual cases, inputs, protection and receiving use. Its availability changes the alternatives; the phrase “AI support” does not decide the continuation.