This cafe takes orders in sign language. It’s cherished by the Deaf community

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, ...
TMCnet

Bridging Silence: A Real-Time Sign Language to English Text Translation System Using Python, OpenCV, and Convolutional Neural Networks

Bridging communication gaps between hearing and hearing-impaired individuals is an important challenge in assistive ...
PBS

Sign language services ‘intrude’ on Trump’s ability to control his image, administration says

The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to ...
IEEE

Generation and Detection of Sign Language Deepfakes: A Linguistic and Visual Analysis

Abstract: This research explores the positive application of deepfake technology for upper body generation, specifically sign language for the D(d)eaf and hard of hearing (DHoH) community. Given the ...
CNN

App that translates speech to sign language in real-time wins top innovation prize

A Kenyan entrepreneur who designed an app that translates speech into sign language using AI-powered 3D avatars has won a major award for African innovation. “Think of it as Google Translate for sign ...
Reuters

Germany, France sign deal for satellite-based early warning system

BRUSSELS, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Germany and France on Wednesday signed an implementation agreement for a satellite-based early warning system called Odin's Eye, which is meant to significantly improve ...
The Indianapolis Star

At first the stadium was silent. Then a Colts cheerleader used sign language to 'make him feel heard'

Indianapolis Colts cheerleader Morgan is proficient in American Sign Language and uses it to connect with fans. She met 8-year-old Mark at Sunday's Colts game who recently moved to the city to attend ...
NJ.com

This N.J. school district is using AI to detect guns. Here’s how it works.

As schools nationwide grapple with the best ways to keep students and staff safe from gun violence, a Gloucester County district is turning to AI. Glassboro Public School District is the first ...
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This Fake Sign Language Interpreter Got Arrested

Throwback to when a fake sign language interpreter crashed a major police press conference in the U.S.! Derlyn Roberts, a woman with a history of fraud charges, posed as an interpreter during a live ...
Frontiers

Virtual reality in sign language education: opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead

Sign language (SL) is an essential mode of communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) individuals. Its education remains limited by the lack of qualified instructors, insufficient early exposure ...
Harvard Business Review

The Case for Using Small Language Models

Until now, the AI revolution has been largely measured by size: the bigger the model, the bolder the claims. However, as we move closer to truly autonomous and pervasive AI systems, a new trend is ...