Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Google Unveils SignGemma, an AI Model That Can Translate Sign Language Into Spoken Text

Good news! Maybe this will make life easier for these individuals.

It appears Google did not think it was worth enough to put out a press release on this specific AI model. Google only mentioned it amid many other announcements regarding the Google I/O event. That is regrettable!

"Google has announced SignGemma, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can translate sign language into spoken text. The model, which will be part of the Gemma series of models, is currently being tested by the Mountain View-based tech giant and is expected to be launched later this year. Similar to all the other Gemma models, SignGemma will also be an open-source AI model, available to individuals and businesses. It was first showcased during the Google I/O 2025 keynote, and it is designed to help people with speech and hearing disabilities effectively communicate with even those who do not understand sign language. ..."

Google Unveils SignGemma, an AI Model That Can Translate Sign Language Into Spoken Text | Technology News "Google highlighted that SignGemma will be an open-source AI model when it is released."

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