A Finnish social and healthcare services district is considering replacing human interpreters with artificial intelligence. The proposed AI system would cost €3.50 per minute, raising concerns from the Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters (SKTF). The SKTF expresses worry over the potential job displacement of human interpreters within the healthcare sector. The move aims to streamline communication, but the association questions the quality and nuance achievable with AI compared to human interpretation, particularly in sensitive healthcare contexts. Concerns also center on data security and patient confidentiality when utilizing AI for interpreting. The district has not yet finalized the decision, but the proposal has sparked debate about the role of AI in essential public services. The SKTF argues that human interpreters provide crucial cultural understanding and empathy that AI currently lacks.