ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF AI-DRIVEN SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION: MOVING BEYOND SIGNS TO SYMBOLS
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Abstract
With the development of AI-driven sign language translation technology, the deaf and hard-of-hearing groups may expect to have more access to services and information and to a reduction in communication gaps. However, careful consideration of the ethical ramifications of these developments is necessary. The ethical implications of AI-driven sign language translation are examined in this work, which emphasises the need to go beyond simple signs and instead focus on the complex contextual symbols that are inherent in sign languages. The risk of spreading misconceptions or mistakes, the quality and cultural sensitivity of translations, and the possible marginalisation of native sign language interpreters are some of the important topics covered. The report also discusses issues with data privacy, the inclusiveness of AI training datasets, and how technology can either strengthen or weaken deaf people's agency. By assessing these moral dilemmas, this study hopes to promote a more sophisticated understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) can be created and applied in ways that honour and empower the deaf community, guaranteeing that advancements in technology are consistent with the values of justice and equity.
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