Will technology make American Sign Language obsolete?

Will technology make American Sign Language obsolete?
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I think it will stick around for face to face communication. Text messages can be delayed in delivery from time to time. If the ability to write was going to make sign language obsolete, it would have done it already with pen and paper.
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