A Mission to Preserve History: The Power of Verbit’s Transcription Platform in Renewing Decades-Old Recordings

Verbit’s transcription platform is an essential tool for preserving knowledge and data. It uses automatic speech recognition technology for initial transcription, followed by human correction to ensure accuracy and a high level of transcription suitable for archives and global study programs.

As Yair Amsterdam, CEO of Verbit, emphasizes the importance of transcribing old recordings, particularly those of low quality. With the development of technology to clean background noise, decades-old recordings can be renewed with the goal of transcribing millions of minutes of testimonies in various languages. This project not only serves as a national mission and heritage for the people of Israel but also plays a crucial role in commemorating the Holocaust and preventing such atrocities from happening again.

Gita Sikowitz, a Holocaust survivor who vividly describes her experiences during that dark period, is one of many survivors whose testimonies have been collected from multiple archives in Israel and Yale University. Despite facing unimaginable hardships such as hunger, cold, and discrimination, survivors like Gita bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust, providing invaluable insights for future generations.

Accurate transcriptions become even more crucial as the number of living Holocaust survivors decreases. Greg Schneider, Senior Vice President of the Claims Conference highlights this sensitivity and importance. Despite technical challenges such as poor audio quality and diverse accents, meticulous transcription is essential for preserving these invaluable historical accounts that will serve as a reminder for generations to come.

In conclusion, Verbit’s platform provides an efficient way to preserve knowledge and data through accurate transcriptions that are suitable for archives and global study programs. The importance of transcribing old recordings cannot be overstated especially when it comes to preserving valuable historical accounts like those left behind by Holocaust survivors.