Otter.ai Launches Free AI Transcription App That Captures Meetings In Real Time With Automatic Speaker Recognition
Summary
Otter.ai, a free iOS and Android app by startup AISense, launches with real-time meeting transcription, automatic speaker recognition, and instant search — powered by proprietary 'Ambient Voice Intelligence' technology, with a Zoom licensing deal already secured.
Key Points
- Otter.ai, a free iOS and Android app developed by 15-person startup AISense, is capable of transcribing meetings in real time with only a 2-3 second delay, distinguishing speakers automatically and allowing users to search full transcripts instantly.
- The app uses a proprietary technology called 'Ambient Voice Intelligence,' which differs from competitors like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and includes features such as keyword generation, audio playback tied to specific transcript sections, and the ability to share recordings with colleagues.
- AISense, founded by former Google engineer Sam Liang, has already secured a licensing deal with video conferencing platform Zoom and plans to launch a premium version of Otter.ai with extended search history, building on the free version's 90-day limit.