It’s April Fools’ Day - so we thought we’d share a few “jokes” from the world of transcription.
Except… they’re not actually jokes.
As a transcription company, we like to keep an eye on the latest speech-to-text tools.
And while they’re improving, they can still produce some interesting results.
Here are a few favourites:
Not quite what you’d want in a professional report.
It might sound like an April Fools joke - but these kinds of errors happen more often than you’d think.
Speech-to-text tools:
And when you’re producing professional documents, those mistakes matter.
AI transcription is often marketed as a time-saving tool.
But in reality:
The “time saved” quickly disappears.
An experienced transcriptionist:
No April Fools required.
AI transcription mistakes are common, especially with technical language. While tools are improving, they still require significant correction, making human transcription a more reliable and efficient option.
So today’s question is:
Are AI transcription errors an April Fools joke …
Or just part of everyday life?
If you’d rather avoid any “April Fools” moments in your reports Call: 020 7096 1663 or Email us.
BackupTyping is a chartered surveying specialist audio transcription and document production company working with a variety of clients from large corporations to small niche companies, all receiving the same high quality and fast service from a team of audio typists who worked at senior levels in chartered surveying organisations.
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