According to Jeff Dean, Google's open Gemma multimodal models have made significant progress in translating American Sign Language (ASL) to English, highlighting a major advance in accessible AI communication technologies (source: Jeff Dean, Twitter, May 21, 2025). This adaptation leverages Gemma's multimodal capabilities to process visual sign language inputs and generate accurate English translations, opening new business opportunities for enterprises focused on accessibility solutions, customer service, and education. The development demonstrates the growing potential for AI models to bridge language and accessibility gaps, increasing inclusivity and expanding the market for AI-powered translation tools (source: Jeff Dean, Twitter).