Punk Rock Sign Language AI – Deaf-Led, Ethically Wired
A Talk by Mark Applin (Signly, Signly)
About this Talk
Join Matt Kirby (deaf CEO designate) and Mark Applin (founder) and for a no-holds-barred double-header on the future of sign language AI. This isn’t your typical tech talk. It’s a punk rock manifesto for ethical innovation, Deaf agency, and radical accountability. Drawing from Signly’s journey and their AI Position Paper, we’ll explore how Deaf-led companies are flipping the script on AI – building digital twins, safeguarding cultural expression, and refusing to let tech bulldoze human rights. Expect sharp insights, bold challenges, and a call to action for responsible AI that doesn’t just tick boxes but transforms lives.
