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  1. 2026

    Google DeepMind launches SL2T sign-language-to-text model on Pixel 11

    Google's DeepMind released SL2T, a multilingual sign-language-to-text model, and integrated it into the Pixel 11 phone system, first bringing sign-language AI to mainstream consumer electronics. The model is initially available in Gboard and Live Transcribe, supporting American Sign Language to English, with plans to expand to more sign languages and Android devices.

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  2. 2026

    Google launches SL2T sign-language-to-text AI model with Pixel 11 debut

    Google DeepMind launched SL2T, a multilingual sign-language-to-text model that initially supports American Sign Language and translates it into English text. The technology makes its consumer debut on the Pixel 11, powering a sign-to-text dictation feature through Gboard and Live Transcribe. Google said the model was trained on more than 100,000 hours of sign-language data covering over 50 languages and achieved a BLEURT score of 70 on the FLEURS-ASL benchmark. Google also established an AI Sign Language Advisory Committee with Deaf organizations and sign-language specialists.

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  3. 2020

    Gboard introduces Emoji Kitchen

    Google introduced Emoji Kitchen, a feature for Gboard on Android that lets users combine supported emoji and use the resulting designs as stickers in messaging apps.

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  4. 2019

    Gboard bug prevents some users from unlocking phones

    Users reported that a major error in Google's Gboard keyboard caused the virtual keyboard to crash, preventing them from entering a password or PIN on the lock screen and leaving them unable to access their phones.

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