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AI-Powered Text Simplification Software for Accessible Global Communication

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Imagine a translator that doesn't change the language, but changes the complexity. It takes difficult official documents and rewrites them so they are as easy to read as a basic primer. It's like having a professional editor who instantly strips away jargon to make information clear for everyone.

By the numbers
53%
Adults worldwide struggling to understand public/private information
7,000
Projects delivered for easy-to-read/plain language
16
Offices established from Zürich to Berlin
90
Criteria in the simplification catalog
The business problem

What needed solving

Over half of the world's adults cannot understand official information because the language level is too high. This creates barriers to independence, labor market integration, and essential service access.

The solution

What was built

An AI-based text simplification system using mBert Transformers and rule-based fall-backs. It includes a Rest-API, browser add-ons, and MS-Word integration.

Audience

Who needs this

Government communication departmentsCorporate HR managersLegal and insurance document writersDigital translation service providersNGOs focusing on social inclusion
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Government & Public Administration
enterprise
Target: Municipalities and Public Agencies

If you are a public agency dealing with the 53% of adults who struggle to understand official information — this project developed AI-based automated text simplification that transforms complex language into levels A1, A2, or B1. This ensures citizens can make independent decisions and access services without barriers.

Corporate Communications
enterprise
Target: HR and Internal Comms Departments

If you are a large company dealing with a diverse workforce with varying language skills — this project developed a MS-Word integration and browser add-ons. These tools provide real-time feedback to writers to ensure internal policies are understandable for all employees.

Legal & Insurance
mid-size
Target: Insurance Providers

If you are an insurance provider dealing with complex policy wording that confuses clients — this project developed a Simplifier tool that converts technical text into plain language. This reduces misunderstandings and improves customer integration into the service.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the pricing or cost of the solution?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the system is delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS) and as an on-premises solution.

Can this be scaled for global use?

Yes, the project designed a language-independent infrastructure base specifically to scale the production of understandable information to a very high number of users.

What intellectual property or licensing is involved?

Based on available project data, the system utilizes a proprietary catalog of 90 criteria and a TÜV-certified process to train mBert Transformers and rule-based fall-backs.

How does it integrate into existing workflows?

The solution integrates via a Rest-API, browser add-ons, and a direct MS-Word integration for professional editors.

How long did the development take?

The project period ran from 2022-03-01 to 2024-01-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, CFS Consulting Franchise & Sales GmbH, representing a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly commercial focus, leveraging 22 years of domain expertise rather than academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact CFS Consulting Franchise & Sales GmbH in Austria

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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