Google sign language AI turns hand gestures into speech

Adrian_Scope
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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?

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  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,863 Championing
    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? 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    This sounds amazing!

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