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Google sign language AI turns hand gestures into speech
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Adrian_Scope
Posts: 11,011 Scope online community team
According to an article on the BBC, Google
says it has made it possible for a smartphone to interpret and "read
aloud" sign language. The tech firm has not made an app of its own but has
published algorithms which it hopes developers will use to make their own apps.
Until now, this type of software has only worked on PCs. Campaigners from the
hearing-impaired community have welcomed the move, but say the tech might
struggle to fully grasp some conversations.
Do you think you'd use this technology?
Do you think you'd use this technology?
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Not sure. It depends on the costs. Would I have to pay to download it from the App Store or not? I’d also have to check out feedback left by users of the app as well to determine whether it is useful. Is it available in other languages?
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