Artificial Intelligence is rarely perfect, especially with complex audio. Transcribe.gov.sg employs a "Human-in-the-Loop" approach. The AI generates a draft transcript, which is then reviewed and refined by human transcribers or officers. The portal provides an intuitive text editor that synchronises with the audio
Singapore boasts four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. In a typical government setting—be it a parliamentary session, a community dialogue, or a legal proceeding—speakers often code-switch, mixing English with "Singlish" colloquialisms or terms from Mother Tongue languages. Transcribe.gov.sg
The main transcription tool presents a clear, side-by-side layout. On the left, you see a high-resolution image of the original document or an audio player for oral histories. On the right, a text box where you type exactly what you see or hear. This reduces eye strain and minimizes scrolling. The portal provides an intuitive text editor that
When you finish a page, click "Submit." The document moves into the review queue. You will receive a notification when your work has been approved. On the left, you see a high-resolution image
I recently had the opportunity to use Transcribe.gov.sg, a transcription service provided by the Government of Singapore. I was impressed by the accuracy and efficiency of their services.