How AI is revolutionizing sign language recognition with Sam Sepah and Thad Starner

Oct 24, 2024

Join Sam Sepah, AI/ML Research Manager at Google focused on accessibility, and Thad Starner, a Georgia Tech Professor and wearable computing pioneer, as they discuss groundbreaking advancements in sign language recognition. They dive into the transformative impact of AI on communication for the deaf community. Highlights include the innovative PopSign AI game for learning sign language and the collaboration on the Google Glass project to improve accessibility. The importance of cultural nuances in sign language and fostering inclusive environments is also explored.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Pioneering Accessibility Tech

02:07 • 15min

Bridging Communication: The Power of Sign Language

17:30 • 20min

Navigating Career Paths: From Humanities to Human Resources in Tech

37:22 • 4min

Innovating Sign Language Recognition

41:08 • 13min

Advancing Sign Language Learning Through AI and Gaming

53:52 • 4min

Innovating Games for the Deaf Community

58:03 • 18min