Charitas Clew Uses Google AI to Translate Complex Legal Notices Into Plain Language

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A developer has built Charitas Clew, an open-source civic tech tool that uses Google AI to simplify dense government and institutional notices such as eviction warnings, utility shutoffs, and medical bills. The tool processes uploaded or pasted documents and returns a structured Action Protocol that includes plain-language explanations, key deadlines, next steps, and a ready-to-use speaking script for interacting with officials. Output is available in six languages — English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and French — to serve non-native speaking and vulnerable households. The project was built in two days using a fully Google-based stack including Gemini, Cloud Run, and Firebase Hosting, and is live at charitas-clew.web.app. Charitas Clew does not provide formal legal advice and encourages users to verify details with a qualified legal aid advocate or attorney before taking action.

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