News Summary

The SAFE AI Task Force, in collaboration with the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology (CoSET), has released Part A of the AI Interpreting Solutions Evaluation Toolkit. This toolkit aims to guide organizations in adopting AI in interpreting without compromising quality, safety, or equity. It includes practical checklists to help decision-makers evaluate the use of AI and hybrid AI-human solutions, with a focus on language access. The toolkit is designed for leaders responsible for language access, compliance, and procurement. It offers a framework to assess organizational readiness, setting-specific guidance, risk factor assessment, vendor evaluation, and RFP guidance. Future parts will cover technical specifications and legal considerations.