Google is bringing its Live Caption technology to any website with the new version of Chrome.
The feature tries to turn any audio source on the web into text displayed on your screen.
For some users, the captions are more than a convenience.
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It currently only supports English.
It’s a huge deal that Chrome will be able to handle this functionality for users in real-time."
Many people with ADHD and other neuro divergences use captions so that assist with processing language and information.
The responsibility to provide captions previously had fallen onto the individual creator, Osborn pointed out.
To create a video, she processes it through a separate captions app, then re-uploads it to TikTok.
Another option is the transcription serviceOtter.ai, which provides both live captions and transcripts.
Otter CEO Sam Liang said in an email interview that he uses the live-captioning service himself.
“Our live captioning improves understanding and enriches the meeting.”
Live captions also can help those with accessibility issues.
such as hearing impairments and those for whom English is not their primary language.
InnoCaption is another appthat provides captions and is aimed at those hard of hearing.
Some users like to use captions for entertainment, as well as work.
Candace Helton, operations director atRingspo, said she likes to use captions when watching videos.
