10 Automated Transcription Fails That Will Make Your Friday
Automated transcription software is a tool used by many, and for the most part it's an incredibly effective way to improve your work and life in general.
Like any technology, though, there's always a time or two when software really shows how much more robot it is than human. In these cases, a few silly mix-ups outlined in these everyday uses for machine transcribed audio are definitely chuckle-worthy.
Here are our top ten automated transcription fails that will make your Friday:
Ancestry.cNEIGH!
No, Ancestry, I'm pretty sure that's NOT her occupation #transcriptionFAIL pic.twitter.com/PYZJscA2DA
— Hannah Jones (@h_kjn) October 7, 2016
While an Ice Maiden does seem like a very cool Game of Thrones-esque job title, I do agree that it's likely not what Great-Grandma Martha was doing 100 years ago.
Machine Transcribed Hobbyist
Another hilarious #transcriptionfail pic.twitter.com/u0CYS1sxAy
— Far From Home (@scottgurian) July 27, 2021
What is this, 2006?! Bacon as a personality trait is so fifteen years ago! Sorry, machine transcribed audio, you're definitely falling behind on this one.
Krillin a churro, naturally!
Update: According to talk to text on google drive our podcast name is Krillin a churro.
— QueerlyNatural (@QueerlyNatural) July 26, 2021
Ilana I think you need to update the logo... 🤣#TranscriptionFail #Accessible Podcasting
This one is definitely one of my personal favourites just because of how wrong it is. I hope changing a podcasts' name and all its marketing isn't a huge undertaking, because it looks like we've committed to this new brand!
This Little Spaniel Went to Market
I just listened to the voicemail: the nice robo-lady is actually saying "para español, marque dos." #transcriptionfail #robocall pic.twitter.com/9p3nXJIxu7
— Maren 美仁 Montalbano (@supermaren) July 12, 2017
This is a great example of how automated transcription software often has trouble translating across languages (which is something we can always accommodate and fully support if you need it). There won't be any canine confusion with Vocalmatic!
Devotion-Al Gore
Hmm...so Al Gore apparently needs my help to market his book? #transcriptionfail pic.twitter.com/IeQO8QiukC
— Bmart34 (@bmartindale34) October 11, 2019
I didn't take Al Gore for the voicemail type - I think I always just assumed he'd send a text.
A Little Too Casual
When iPhone transcription gets a voicemail from your step-dad wrong... 😂🙈 #apple #transcriptionfail #voicemail #iphone pic.twitter.com/JhdfFaKIcg
— Amy Mildren (@amymildren) November 26, 2020
This is not the message you want to receive from a family member right before the big Thanksgiving dinner, but thankfully in this case we know it was just a #transcriptionfail
Now That's Just Wrong!
Forgot to post this (obviously). Sam didn’t say “shit” at all. He asked me to pick up something from the store. At no time did he say “shit”. 😂😂😂 #transcriptionfail pic.twitter.com/diQL5JAxtx
— Cait (@SuperCaity) November 27, 2017
This is potentially one of the funniest fails of all time simply because it's just completely off. To only record one word, and it's that word? And they didn't even say it in the recording? Now that's some sh*t!
Fantasy Psychology
As the transcript shows - me and Landry Goblin the Clinical Psychologist from Karneval are going to need to do some serious editing before our workshop on Forming Collaborative Relationships next week. @andygumley #transcriptionfail pic.twitter.com/oEX8DoDY5a
— Hamish McLeod (@HamishJMcleod) October 9, 2020
As much as I wish this was a real thing, what a hilarious mix-up!
Paternal Removal
“Press one to see if you qualify to have your dad eliminated” #voicemailfails #transcriptionfail pic.twitter.com/SZFqufl2Dm
— Cody Henning (@codyhenning26) October 4, 2019
This is either a transcription error or a very surprising cold call from an incredibly specific type of hitman - and while I love to be able to rely on technology, I certainly hope it's the latter!
The Hemorrhoid Event
Voicemail transcription so utterly #fail that it wins 😳😂#useful #applebeta #transcriptionfail pic.twitter.com/YENI59BRjE
— Shelby Slawson (@ShelbySlawson) December 27, 2020
Of all the people you never want to get a call from, it's pretty much guaranteed that a hemorrhoid is at the top of your list - what a transcription fail! 🤦
We hope these silly slip-ups have brought you a smile or two at the end of your week. If you're ready to get started with a superior product that you can enjoy using for accuracy rather than to laugh at its errors, visit Vocalmatic today!
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