Otter AI

Otter.ai is an AI-powered transcription tool that converts spoken words into text in real-time. It provides accurate transcriptions of meetings, interviews, lectures, and other voice conversations, making it easier for users to capture, review, and share important information.

Key features:

- Real-time Transcription: Converts spoken words into text as the conversation happens, allowing users to follow along in real-time.
- Speaker Identification: Distinguishes between different speakers and labels each one for easier transcript navigation.
- Searchable Transcripts: Enables quick keyword or phrase searches within transcripts.
- Highlighting and Annotation: Allows users to highlight important sections and add notes or comments directly within the transcript.
- Audio Playback: Offers synchronized audio playback with text highlighting for easy review.
- Collaboration Tools: Facilitates sharing transcripts with others for collaborative editing and review.
- Calendar Integration: Integrates with calendar applications to automatically join and transcribe scheduled meetings.
- Export Options: Provides various export formats including PDF, DOCX, and SRT.
- Mobile and Web Apps: Available on both mobile devices and web browsers for flexible access.
- Custom Vocabulary: Allows users to add specific terms, names, or jargon to improve transcription accuracy.

How it works:

1. Users start a new recording or upload an existing audio file.
2. Otter.ai transcribes the speech in real-time, displaying the text on screen.
3. Users can review the text, make edits, highlight important sections, and add comments.
4. The transcript can be shared with others for collaborative editing or review.
5. Users can search for specific terms within the transcript and export the final document in their preferred format.

Integrations:

Zoom, Google Calendar, Microsoft Calendar

Use of AI:

Otter.ai utilizes advanced generative AI models trained on vast amounts of speech data to understand and accurately transcribe spoken language. The AI can handle various accents, dialects, and specialized vocabulary.

Target users:

- Business Professionals
- Educators and Students
- Journalists
- Researchers

How to access:

Otter.ai is available as a web application and mobile app for iOS and Android devices. It also offers an API for developers who want to integrate its transcription capabilities into their own applications.