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SL2T is our breakthrough sign language-to-text model powering new features for Deaf and hard of…

Accessibility AI @GoogleDeepMind 2026-08-12
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TL;DR - Google DeepMind’s SL2T sign language-to-text model is powering new Android accessibility features. Starting on Pixel 11, users can sign in American Sign Language and receive English text through Gboard and Live Transcribe.

  • Designed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
  • Converts signed video input into text.
  • Initial language support is American Sign Language-to-English.
  • Integrates directly with Android typing and transcription tools.

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