The Human Element: Why People Still Matter in an AI-Powered World
At Access Transcripts, we believe in using technology to work smarter, not to cut corners. While we sometimes use AI tools in some parts of the transcription process, we never rely on them alone. Every transcript we produce is reviewed, corrected, and finalized by a skilled human who knows the difference between a legal term and a computer's best guess.
AI can be helpful. It speeds up formatting, provides a draft, and can handle clearer recordings fairly well. But legal transcripts require more than a first pass. They require people who understand legal language, pick up on context, and know when something just does not sound right.
Real Examples of AI Gone Wrong
Here are some actual bloopers that show why AI cannot go it alone:
"Murdery scenery construction"
This was supposed to be murder scene reconstruction. Instead, it sounds like a Halloween-themed HGTV show."Fraudulent convict"
Nope. The speaker said fraudulent conveyance. One is a crime, the other is a legal concept."Tattoo limitations"
AI misheard statute of limitations. The difference is permanent."Death position"
What the speaker actually said was deposition. No one died. No one was posed like a crime scene mannequin. Just a routine legal proceeding, we promise."Ms. Alanon"
Her name is Ms. Allen. AI guessed wrong, and it definitely changed the tone."Tennis shoes"
The speaker said ten issues, but now we’re all wondering if there was a racket involved."Elements of the fence"
This one should have been elements of the offense. Unless this case was about trespassing into a backyard BBQ, we’re guessing the fence was innocent."Cross-semination"
This is not a biology class. The intended phrase was cross-examination."John's ugly and Bonnie's ugly"
We had to pause for a minute with this one. The correct names? John Dudley and Bonnie Dudley."Ms. Agnes"
There was no Ms. Agnes in the courtroom. The word was nystagmus, a term used in DUI cases, not someone’s church friend who brought potato salad to the hearing.
These mistakes are funny, but they also highlight the risks of relying on automation alone. AI does not know the law. It cannot distinguish between legal terms, personal names, or casual asides. It cannot tell when something is off or double-check a key detail.
That is where our team comes in. Every transcript goes through a thorough human review. We correct the terminology, check for context, and ensure the document reflects exactly what was said in court.
The Best of Both Worlds
We use AI where it makes sense. It helps us stay efficient and meet tight deadlines. But we never skip the human review. We combine the power of technology with the insight of trained professionals to deliver transcripts that are clean, accurate, and dependable.
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