Tim Scannell

Between 1999 and 2003 , when I was at university, one of my subjects was Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) . At that time, many people were still avoiding the Internet. Today, smartphones and smart devices give almost everyone access to apps and platforms across the Internet — the shift has been significant. We are now experiencing a similar moment with AI and sign language . There is increasing experimentation with signing via Meta platforms, AI-assisted accessibility tools, live captions...

On Sunday , 16 February , I published a blog post on “blurring the handshape.” The central point was simple: When the handshape is blurred, the meaning is blurred. This is not a minor technical issue. It is: a language integrity issue, an accessibility issue, and a Deaf rights issue. AI-generated signing is increasingly being presented as “accessibility.” However, sign language access is not merely visual output on a screen. Sign language access is a conversation. It depends on the...

AI-generated sign-language interpretation is now appearing in public events. Accessibility is important — but so are clarity, linguistic accuracy, and accountability. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30TgqnxeRlk From what I observed in the PIP window, the signing still looks stiff and choppy, with unnatural transitions. The clarity and linguistic accuracy need significant refinement. Without proper validation by Deaf communities and qualified sign-language experts, there is a real...