New Tech in Courtrooms: Real-Time Apps

I recently attended a webinar on new real-time transcription apps that are being tested in various courtrooms. One app is claiming to cut transcription time in half while improving accuracy, which sounds promising! Has anyone had experience with these tools in live settings? I’d love to hear about it.

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I’ve tested a couple of those real-time apps, and while they really can speed things up, I’ve found that the accuracy can dip if there’s a lot of background noise in the courtroom. One tip I’d suggest is ensuring a quiet environment to maximize results. Have you looked into how they handle interruptions during proceedings?

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