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University of Groningen's free AI transcription tool Whisper exceeds 1,000 users

The University of Groningen's free AI transcription tool, Whisper, has surpassed 1,000 users among its staff and students. Launched one year ago, the tool was developed by the UG Digital Competence Centre and is hosted locally on the RUG computer cluster Habrok. Whisper significantly saves time by converting audio files into text. AI

IMPACT This tool offers a practical application of AI for time-saving transcription within an academic setting.

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University of Groningen's free AI transcription tool Whisper exceeds 1,000 users

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