Reddit Users Test Automated Google Voice Transcriptions

by Jackson West on May 13, 2009 · 0 comments

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Google Voice Test

A Reddit regular with the handle HolyJuan posted a phone number and asked folks to leave messages to see how well the Google Voice computer transcription service works.  Everything from the theme song to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to tongue-twisters like “unique New York” were tried.  Hilarity ensues.  The only one that came through 100% correctly?  “Hi honey.”

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