AI Note-taking Scribes

Hello friend,

Wow! A week has already passed. Today I am introducing AI Scribes, tools designed for taking notes on meetings, lectures, and more! Make sure to check the linked resources for information.

Before we begin, I wanted to let y’all know that I practice what I preach for ChatGPT. Last weekend my team and I attended K-State’s Hackathon and utilizing AI models made a facial recognition anti-surveillance system (coded with ChatGPT!) Check out Ghost Protocol to see what we won!

This weekly email will teach you about AI tech you can apply daily. Remember, you are one AI tool away from an A on that assignment you’ve been dreading ;)

Class is in session.

TOOL OF THE WEEK

Otter.ai (affiliate): Transcribe notes on lectures, meetings, podcasts, videos, and live conversations on your browser or mobile device with one button. Learn the full utility here.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Transcription tools like Otter.ai fall under the branch of AI known as Natural Language Processing (NLP), specifically using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) models. ASR listens to speech and converts it to text, much like a friend who takes notes for you.

So why use an AI Scribe? Aided by your own personal scribe you can now dedicate 100% of your attention to understanding the content or being present at your meeting instead of taking notes. These tools allow anyone to focus on understanding rather than recording information.

GET YOUR SCRIBE

Set up your free account in 1 minute with Otter.ai to record meetings, live conversations, Spotify, and even YouTube videos.
(Trust me, it’s worth it.)

Now listen, I already know that you’re saying “I learn by taking notes.” Just think of how well you could study with your own notes AND an entire transcript with an AI chatbot of whatever you are studying!

This tool can be applied anywhere, anytime not just in your in-person lecture.

Success with Otter.ai 
This is more than just text-to-speech.

• Record often - Try recording lectures, podcasts, conversations, one-off thoughts, anything and everything!

• Integrate everywhere - Sync between your calendar, browser, and mobile devices for access and organization.

• Study - Summarize, ask questions, and learn from your notes every time you visit them.

• Share with teammates - Share your transcripts, notes, and questions over email.

• Review and Edit - Go back and update your transcripts so that the model can learn common voices and increase accuracy.

TRY IT!

Full Otter.ai guide here.

Account: Make an account here. It is completely free and takes two clicks through a Google account (which optionally ties it to your calendar & meetings).

Selection: Choose a podcast episode or a YouTube video on a topic that interests you.

Record: In your Otter.ai account, at the top right (browser) or bottom right (mobile) select record. Then, off to the races! Play that video, start your meeting, or just think out loud.

Review: Each recording can AI generate a summary, provide a complete transcription with different speakers, and come with an informative chatbot to ask questions.

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GOODBYE & GOODLUCK <3

Act like a royal with your own personal scribe, because you deserve the best. Make sure to check out all the information I have linked throughout the email and the resources + art below.

Thanks for reading,
See you Monday!

Jace

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MAKE ART WITH AI

prompt: make an image of a hyperrealistic photo of a woman in a grassy field. She's wearing a sundress, and the shot is a wide shot from a low angle in front of the woman. Her head is turned to the side as she looks off. She's wearing a sun hat, one of the straw ones. Add a lense bloom from the sun. Keep the vibes happy

RESOURCES

• Otter.ai’s own full guide

• Features and Functionality