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6 September 2026

AI and virtual interpreters providing on-demand Auslan services in regional areas

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AI and virtual interpreters providing on-demand Auslan services in regional areas

Virtual interpreters, apps and AI can help deaf and hearing-impaired people in regional areas, but there are fears the tech is coming at the expense of face-to-face interpreters.

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