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While the technology shows promise, questions remain about its real-world effectiveness and societal impact. Students at a school for deaf learners in Nairobi expressed both excitement and caution about the platform's potential to improve accessibility and integration, whilst also raising concerns about the broader implications of AI in society. As SignVrse continues to evolve, it represents a significant step towards more inclusive communication technologies for the deaf community.

Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi, Kenya.

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Kenyan startup launches AI app to bridge sign language, hearing gap

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