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Transcription Services
| Approach | Notes |
|---|---|
| Whisper-class models | Strong open baseline for clear audio; GPU speeds batch jobs |
| AssemblyAI / commercial APIs | Turnkey diarization and punctuation; review pricing and data handling |
| Google Pinpoint | Journalist-facing features (verify current eligibility and terms) |
Workflow
- Normalize audio (format, loudness).
- Transcribe with speaker labels if available.
- Spot-check proper nouns and numbers — typical failure points.
- Cross-link transcript segments to source file and timestamp.
Provenance
Transcripts are AI-generated or machine-generated text for factual claims — disclose limitations when summarizing testimony or leaked recordings.