
Basque from speech to text: improving transcription models
Speech-to-text (STT) technology converts spoken language into written text using natural language processing. These systems are becoming increasingly important in digital interfaces, accessibility solutions, and various communication platforms. Since 2022, I’ve been fine-tuning the original Whisper speech recognition model for the Basque language, using the Mozilla Common Voice dataset. Compared to the original models, I’ve seen significant improvements in performance. As the Mozilla Common Voice initiative has grown, the model’s accuracy has continued to improve. ...