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User decries poor quality of AI-generated video subtitles

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

The user expresses strong frustration with automatically generated AI subtitles on videos, particularly on Mastodon. They criticize the poor quality of transcriptions and translations, stating that these subtitles cannot be turned off and are often inaccurate. The user advocates for using professionally translated subtitle files instead of relying on imperfect AI-generated ones. AI

IMPACT Highlights user frustration with current AI-generated subtitles, suggesting a need for improved accuracy and user control.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece about a common annoyance with AI-generated content.

Read on Mastodon — mastodon.social →

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User decries poor quality of AI-generated video subtitles

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Ye gods, but I despise videos with autogenerated AI "subtitles" that you can't fucking switch off. I'm up to here with bad transcriptions and translations. Use

    Ye gods, but I despise videos with autogenerated AI "subtitles" that you can't fucking switch off. I'm up to here with bad transcriptions and translations. Use a real subtitle file made by an actual fucking translator. If you can't afford that, then maybe consider your cosy littl…

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