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Transcription apps have become an extremely useful way of keeping records. These apps record and make text transcriptions of important conversations. So, for example, when you’re having an important conversation with a lawyer, a doctor, or your insurance company, it’s really handy to be able to check exactly what was said later. And, of course, it’s vital for writers and journalists, who need to keep records of their interviews.
For many years, there have been two types of transcription services available online: ones that use an AI engine and ones that use human transcribers. The latter are usually much more accurate but are also considerably more expensive. Recently, as AI transcriptions have become more precise, they have become more…