# DeepMind’s newest model allows Pixel 11 devices to transcribe sign language into text

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/deepminds-newest-model-allows-pixel-11-devices-to-transcribe-sign-language-into-text/
- Published: 2026-08-12T14:00:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2234618/deepmind-newest-model-allows-pixel-11-devices-to-transcribe-sign-language-into-text/
- Topics: Gadgets

## Key points

- Pixel 11 introduces ASL-to-English transcription through DeepMind’s SL2T model.
- The feature is built into Gboard and Live Transcribe.
- Google plans broader language and device support.

## Summary

Google has launched a new DeepMind model, SL2T, with the Pixel 11 range, enabling American Sign Language (ASL) to be transcribed into English text. Integrated into Gboard and Live Transcribe, it could make searching, messaging and using Google’s Gemini chatbot more natural for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, while helping bridge communication with hearing people. The…

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