In his TED Talk, deaf engineer Adam Munder sheds light on the considerable communication challenges deaf individuals encounter due to a lack of interpreters. He shares a frustrating experience during a doctor’s appointment, where his daughter had to step in as an interpreter, highlighting the everyday obstacles faced by people in the deaf community. To address this issue, Munder introduces OmniBridge, an AI-driven platform that translates American Sign Language into English, making communication easier between deaf and hearing individuals. This innovative tool operates locally, further enhancing accessibility and reducing the dependence on interpreters. Ultimately, Munder advocates for harnessing AI to foster more human connections, ensuring that deaf individuals have equal opportunities in communication.
