Prioritize iOS Live Captioning for deaf users

Live Captioning IOS27

I am deaf and I use the Live Caption feature every day. It is amazing and helps me understand what is being said. However, I am disappointed that Apple seems to be focusing more on generated subtitles.

I have researched the difference between Live Captions and generated subtitles. Generated subtitles are typically added to videos after they are recorded; they are not live, and they are often geared more toward hearing users than deaf users. I contacted the Apple Accessibility Team to share my concerns about this.

Apple should improve Live Captions rather than focusing on generated subtitles. I asked Siri about this, and the response was: "The primary difference between live captions and generated subtitles lies in their timing, purpose, and the way they are created. Live captions are generated in real-time during a live event, meeting, or broadcast to provide immediate accessibility. Generated subtitles, on the other hand, are typically created after a video has been recorded, allowing them to be edited, timed, and reviewed before the content is published."

I think iOS 27, with its AI capabilities, can help make Live Captioning even better—especially when it comes to captioning live audio with background sounds. I hope Apple understands the needs of deaf users when it comes to Live Captions!