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BRIDGING SILENCE: AI-Based Sign Language Recognition Tool

Latest Tanzania technology news · BRIDGING SILENCE explained · updated Aug 20, 2026 · tech news · innovation · digital

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  • The BRIDGING SILENCE tool was developed by Junior Marandu at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS).
  • This AI-based tool recognizes sign language and converts it into written and spoken Swahili.
  • The tool aims to reduce communication barriers between sign language users and those who do not understand it.
  • BRIDGING SILENCE was showcased during the National Education, Skills, and Innovation Week at Usagara Secondary School in Tanga.

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BRIDGING SILENCE, iliyobuniwa na Junior Marandu, inatumia Akili Bandia (AI) kutambua lugha ya alama na kuibadilisha kuwa maandishi na sauti ya Kiswahili, kwa lengo la kupunguza changamoto za mawasiliano kati ya watu wanaotumia lugha ya alama na wale wasioifahamu.

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