Ben Walker on integrating the human element in transcriptions
Ben Walker emphasizes the importance of human transcription in an industry increasingly dominated by AI. His company, Ditto Transcripts, guarantees high accuracy rates by using trained human transcriptionists. The firm also prioritizes customer service and compliance with data protection regulations.
- ▪Ditto Transcripts has provided transcription services for over 15 years to various sectors including legal and healthcare.
- ▪AI transcription services often struggle with accuracy, particularly in challenging audio conditions.
- ▪Ditto Transcripts offers a 99% accuracy guarantee compared to AI's average of 62%.
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Contributor Content Ben Walker on integrating the human element in transcriptions By Kaitlyn Gomez Published May 21, 2026, 6:15 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York Post newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Transcriptions done by humans are more accurate than AI counterparts, signaling the need for the human element in the business. As a veteran in the world of transcription services, Ben Walker understands that providing high-quality, premium transcription services is an important part of the business. However, he is also clear when he says that obstacles in the field, including AI, have changed the way people have tackled transcription services.
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