We always find it interesting to read about when AI has missed the mark with transcription – and this article we stumbled across made us smile, as it covers an issue we’ve highlighted a number of times before… When TikTok transcription goes wrong… The AI behind social media platform TikTok has by all accounts made …
Podcasts are a relatively new phenomenon. The concept didn’t even exist at the turn of the century… The first iPod debuted in 2001, and it wasn’t until 2004, that former MTV VJ Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer devised a plan that would enable them to download online radio broadcasts from the internet directly …
Before MPs head off for their summer break, Parliament has been a hive of activity as the race to find a new prime minister hots up. But what’s grammar got to do with Parliament…?! A recent article raised a very interesting point when it came to grammar, whether it’s a class construct and the Deputy …
We’re no stranger to the fact that English grammar and vocabulary is full of irregularities. It’s one of the biggest frustrations for non-native English speakers! There are some words that have a similar meaning that many people use interchangeably but how do you know which version is the correct version to use?! Here’s the lowdown …
Let’s talk police interviews and their transcripts. Police interviews are when a person is questioned by police about their involvement or suspected involvement in a criminal offence – anyone who’s seen Line of Duty or any of the many police dramas on our TV screens will know exactly what we’re talking about! Beyond the TV …
You may wonder how on earth transcription could be one way in which you could improve your business… The dynamics of the way in which organisations communicate with their audience, and promote their brands or services have changed unrecognisably over the last decade. Consider how the business world has transformed in its use of presentations, …
When it comes to speech recognition software, we’ve come a long way. Machines are becoming increasingly adept at receiving, recognising, and understanding the spoken word. Let’s look at the history… Introducing Audrey! Who is Audrey?! Not how, but what! Audrey is recognised as being the first official example of our modern speech recognition technology, designed …
AGM season is almost upon us and we have a number of clients for whom we’re once again booked in to provide our transcription services. It looks like the 2022 season is set to be an interesting one as businesses adapt and change following the last couple of years of upheaval. We’re seeing a return …
The Italian language is far from just words for our favourite Italian food – there are a number of them that have transferred over into English, ones that we now use as part of our everyday vocabulary. There are many words that look very similar in both languages that also have very similar meanings. These …
It’s the stuff of nightmares… when sensitive information somehow ends up where it shouldn’t. And when we came across this article that relates specifically to the Otter.ai transcription service and being able to maintain total confidentiality, we had to sit up and take note. Sensitive information should be confidential… shouldn’t it? Let’s take a look at what …