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Policy Summary This article sets out key considerations for responsible investment and deployment of AI for sign-language communication, particularly British Sign Language (BSL). Key points for policymakers, funders and commissioners: Current AI systems  do not yet produce fully natural BSL  and should not be treated as equivalent to human interpretation. Accuracy, safety and trust are critical in  high-risk sectors  such as healthcare, justice, education, employment and publ

What is happening — and why it matters now Sign language AI is moving quickly from research labs into public-facing products : avatars, automated translations, podcasts, and social media content. At the same time, Deaf academics, creators, and advocates are raising serious concerns about linguistic rights, data ethics, and representation . This report brings together all the latest links, discussions, and research shaping the debate right now. 1. AI avatars and Deaf represen

ALT + TEXT: Illustration showing a busy public transport environment during an emergency. Deaf and hearing passengers, staff, and a driver communicate using multiple methods: sign language, written text, mobile alerts, smartwatches with haptic warnings, and face-to-face interaction. A sign language avatar appears on a screen, but the focus is on real people communicating directly. The image emphasises that accessibility is not tokenistic or limited to one avatar, but requires