Question 1

What is Kara AI?

Accepted Answer

Kara AI is our innovative, on-demand AI engine that rapidly converts English text into high-quality sign language animations. This release is our initial public preview, intended to invite community participation to help us further train and refine our AI. We encourage users to try our AI model and provide valuable feedback to support continuous improvement. As part of this review phase, everyone can access up to five free translations per week, no cost, no commitment, and only a few clicks needed to see your message come alive in American Sign Language (ASL). Kara AI is commercially available for specific, clearly defined use cases, rather than as a general-purpose translation tool. Suitable applications include alerts, emergency information and repetitive content within a limited topic or subject area. For broader, longer or more frequent translation needs, we recommend exploring our Human-in-the-Loop service.

Question 2

How fast is Kara AI?

Accepted Answer

Kara AI delivers your ASL video translations swiftly, typically within 20 seconds for short messages to few minutes depending on length of the context.

Question 3

What kind of content is best for Kara AI?

Accepted Answer

Kara AI is commercially available for specific, clearly defined use cases rather than as a general-purpose translation tool.
It is best suited to structured, concise and repetitive content within a limited topic or subject area, including:Public service announcementsTransport and travel updatesEmergency and safety alertsInformational and instructional contentDigital user interfaces and automated notifications
For broader, longer or more frequent translation requirements, we recommend exploring our Human-in-the-Loop service.

Question 4

Can Kara AI support ongoing translation needs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our API model can support ongoing and higher-volume translation needs by integrating Kara AI into your existing platforms, systems or workflows.
Scalability will depend on factors such as the topic, content type, content length, volume and overall scope. We assess each use case to confirm that Kara AI is suitable and determine the most appropriate service model.

Question 5

Can I try Kara AI for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can access up to five free translations per week through our general preview version, with no charges or obligations.
The preview is designed to let you explore Kara AI and provide feedback. It is not a tailored AI solution trained or configured for your specific content, context or use case.
For a customised solution, please contact us to discuss and we can tailor the AI model to your requirements.

Question 6

Why is a tool like Kara AI needed?

Accepted Answer

Deaf people still face barriers to accessing timely, accurate sign language content - especially online.

Our goal is for Kara AI to help close that gap by in the future offering fast, scalable, visual-first translations on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Question 7

Is Kara AI tested and shaped by Deaf advisors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs), Deaf educators, and members of the wider Deaf community and our Deaf Advisory group test Kara AI and provide feedback. These insights guide improvements in translation quality and cultural accuracy. Ongoing feedback continues to shape our future updates.

Question 8

Was the Deaf community involved in developing Kara AI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kara AI was co-developed with Deaf professionals, Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI's), interpreters and Kara's Deaf advisory board from day one. 
Their input helps ensure the technology aligns with visual language norms and Deaf cultural values.

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