“永久免费” "顶级AI技术”【语音转文字】---“翻译” “转写” “语音识别” ---Whisper AI

长安老张
28 Nov 202305:58

TLDRThe video script introduces a highly efficient and user-friendly AI tool called Whisper, developed by OpenAI, which excels at converting speech to text in multiple languages, even under noisy conditions or with strong accents. Utilizing Google Colaboratory, a free Python execution environment that offers high computational power, users can seamlessly transcribe audio files into various text formats without the need for local GPU resources. The process is outlined in a step-by-step guide, highlighting the ease of installation, file uploading, and execution. The script also mentions the latest upgrade, Whisper V3, which significantly improves non-English language processing capabilities, making it a valuable tool for diverse transcription and translation needs.

Takeaways

  • 🚀 The script introduces a fast and easy method for converting voice files to text using AI, specifically mentioning the Whisper AI tool developed by OpenAI.
  • 🌐 Whisper supports 97 languages, including English, and works well even with heavy accents and noisy backgrounds.
  • 🆓 The AI tool Whisper is free and open-source, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
  • 🔍 The process requires a Google account and access to Google Drive and Google Colaboratory, a free Python execution environment with high computational power.
  • 📋 Google Colaboratory offers free access to high-performance GPUs and TPUs, eliminating the need for local setup.
  • 🔧 The script outlines a step-by-step guide on how to install and use Whisper and ffmpeg within Google Colaboratory.
  • 📂 Users can upload audio or video files directly to Google Colab for transcription or translation.
  • 📈 Whisper is a multi-task model capable of speech recognition, translation, and language identification.
  • 🔄 The video describes the ability to switch from transcription to translation mode using the 'Task Translate' command.
  • ⏰ With the use of Colab's resources, transcription of lengthy voice documents can be completed in a fraction of the time.
  • 📋 After processing, multiple file formats become available, including SRT, VTT, Text, and TSV.
  • 🆕 Whisper V3 was announced with improved capabilities for non-English languages, accessible by changing the model type in the code.

Q & A

  • What is the primary function of the Whisper AI tool developed by OpenAI?

    -The primary function of Whisper is to convert speech from audio files into various text formats, including SRT, VTT subtitle files, JSON, Markdown, and plain text.

  • How many languages does Whisper support for speech recognition?

    -Whisper supports speech recognition for 96 languages, including English.

  • How can Whisper handle audio with background noise or heavy accents?

    -Whisper is trained on a large-scale, multi-language, and multi-task supervised dataset, enabling it to effectively handle different accents, background noises, and specialized terminology.

  • What is Google Colaboratory and how does it relate to using Whisper for speech-to-text conversion?

    -Google Colaboratory is a free Python programming environment that provides high computational power through GPUs and TPUs. It allows users to run AI applications like Whisper without the need for local setup or high computational resources.

  • How can users access and utilize Google Colaboratory?

    -Users can access Google Colaboratory by connecting it to their Google Drive and searching for it in the Google Workspace application market. Once installed, they can use it directly from their browser.

  • What are the two main code lines required to install Whisper and a multimedia framework in Google Colaboratory?

    -The first line of code installs Whisper from its official GitHub page, and the second line installs FFmpeg, a multimedia framework for handling audio and video files.

  • What is the significance of the 'medium' model in Whisper?

    -The 'medium' model is one of the five available models in Whisper. It strikes a balance between processing speed and quality, making it suitable for a wide range of speech-to-text conversion tasks.

  • How long does it typically take for Whisper to process a 10-15 minute audio document using Google Colaboratory's GPU?

    -With the high-speed GPU provided by Google Colaboratory, a 10-15 minute audio document can typically be processed within 1 to 3 minutes.

  • What happens to the generated text files in Google Colaboratory after a certain period of inactivity?

    -Google Colaboratory automatically deletes the generated files after a certain period of inactivity to save resources. Users should download their required text files as soon as the transcription is complete.

  • How can Whisper be used for language translation in addition to speech-to-text conversion?

    -Whisper can be used for language translation by adding the 'Task Translate' command to the execution code. This changes the default transcription command to a translation command, allowing for direct translation of languages such as Chinese to English.

  • What is the latest version of Whisper announced at the OpenAI developer conference, and what are its improvements?

    -The latest version announced is Whisper V3. It has significantly enhanced capabilities for processing non-English languages compared to previous versions.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Introducing the Efficient Voice-to-Text AI Tool

This paragraph introduces an efficient and user-friendly voice-to-text application that can convert any audio file into various text formats such as SRT, VTT, JSON, Markdown, and more. The AI tool, Whisper, developed by OpenAI, supports 97 languages, including English, and can handle different accents and noisy backgrounds. It is completely free and open-source. The process involves using Google Drive and Google Colaboratory, a free Python execution environment that provides high computing power through GPUs and TPUs without any environment setup. The user simply needs a Google account and two lines of code to get started.

05:01

🌐 Utilizing Google Colaboratory for AI Applications

This paragraph explains the setup process for using Google Colaboratory, a free Python execution environment that offers high computing power for running AI applications. It details the steps to access Google Workspace Marketplace, install Google Colaboratory, and prepare the computing instance with Python 3 and T4 GPU. The paragraph also covers the installation of Whisper, an AI tool for voice recognition, and ffmpeg, a multimedia framework for audio and video file processing. It guides the user on how to upload audio or video files, execute the voice-to-text conversion, and download the resulting text files. The paragraph concludes by mentioning the automatic deletion of files by Colab to save resources and the introduction of Whisper V3, an upgraded version with enhanced capabilities for non-English languages.

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Keywords

💡Voice to Text

Voice to Text refers to the process of converting spoken language into written text. In the context of the video, it highlights the primary functionality of the AI tool Whisper, which is to transcribe audio files into various text formats, such as SRT or VTT subtitles, and other textual outputs like JSON and Markdown. This technology is particularly useful for creating transcripts of speeches, interviews, podcasts, and other audio content, making it more accessible and searchable.

💡AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation. In the video, AI is central to the operation of the Whisper tool, which leverages machine learning algorithms to accurately transcribe and, in some cases, translate spoken language into written text.

💡Whisper

Whisper is an AI tool developed by OpenAI, which specializes in speech recognition. It is capable of transcribing audio files into multiple text formats and languages. The tool is based on a large-scale, multi-language, and multi-task supervised learning model, making it versatile for handling various accents, background noises, and specialized terminology. Whisper's functionality is showcased in the video as a powerful and free tool for voice to text conversion.

💡Google Colaboratory

Google Colaboratory, often abbreviated as Colab, is a free cloud-based platform provided by Google for developing and running Python programs. It offers the convenience of using high-performance GPUs and TPUs without the need for local setup or environment configuration. In the video, Colab is utilized as the computing environment to execute the Whisper AI tool, allowing users to convert voice files to text without the need for powerful local hardware.

💡OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research organization that focuses on creating and deploying safe and beneficial AI technologies. The company is known for developing various AI tools, including Whisper for speech recognition and ChatGPT for conversational AI. In the video, OpenAI is credited with the development of Whisper, which is used to demonstrate the capabilities of AI in transcribing and translating audio content.

💡Google Drive

Google Drive is a cloud storage service provided by Google that allows users to store, share, and collaborate on files and folders. In the video, Google Drive is used as a platform to access and manage audio files that need to be transcribed by the Whisper AI tool. It also serves as a means to connect and utilize Google Colaboratory, which is found in the Google Workspace application market.

💡Code

In the context of the video, 'code' refers to the programming instructions or scripts that are used to operate and configure software tools, such as Whisper and Google Colaboratory. The video provides specific code lines that users need to input into Google Colab to install Whisper and ffmpeg, and to execute the voice to text conversion process.

💡Subtitles

Subtitles are textual representations of the spoken words in videos or audio content, often used to provide translations or closed captions for the hearing impaired. In the video, subtitles are one of the output formats that the Whisper AI tool can generate from audio files, making the content more accessible to a wider audience.

💡Multi-language Support

Multi-language support refers to the ability of a software or tool to function effectively in multiple languages. In the context of the video, Whisper AI boasts support for 97 languages, including English, which enables it to transcribe and translate a wide range of audio content from different linguistic backgrounds. This feature is crucial for global users and content creators who work with diverse languages.

💡Noise Reduction

Noise reduction is the process of minimizing or eliminating background noise to improve the clarity of audio signals. In the video, Whisper AI is noted for its capability to perform well even in noisy environments, suggesting that it includes some form of noise reduction to accurately transcribe spoken words despite the presence of extraneous sounds.

💡Open Source

Open source refers to software or tools whose source code is made available to the public, allowing users to view, use, modify, and distribute the software freely. In the video, it is mentioned that Whisper is an open-source tool, which means that developers and users can access its codebase, contribute to its development, and customize it for their specific needs without any licensing fees.

Highlights

The introduction of a highly efficient and convenient voice-to-text application that can convert any audio file into various text formats such as Text, SRT, VTT, JSON, and Markdown.

The AI's conversion capability is superior to most humans, supporting 97 languages including English and handling various accents and noisy backgrounds effectively.

The AI tool Whisper, developed by OpenAI, the same company behind the popular ChatGPT, is completely free and open-source.

A step-by-step guide on using Google Drive and Google Colaboratory, a free Python execution environment with high computational power provided by Google.

The availability of a multitude of applications in the Google Workspace Marketplace that integrate with Google services like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

The ease of installation of Google Colaboratory with just a few clicks and the requirement of a Google account.

The ability to run AI applications on Colab's cloud computing environment without the need for local GPU resources.

Instructions on how to install Whisper and ffmpeg, two essential tools for voice recognition and multimedia processing.

The process of uploading audio or video files to Google Colab for transcription and the importance of matching the file names and extensions in the code.

The execution of code to perform voice-to-text conversion and the option to choose different model sizes for varying speeds and qualities.

The quick processing time facilitated by Colab's T4 GPU, with ten to fifteen minutes of audio being processed in one to three minutes.

The automatic deletion of files by Colab to save resources and the necessity to download the transcribed text files promptly.

The capability of the Whisper AI tool to translate non-English audio files directly into English using the 'Translate' command.

The upgraded version of Whisper, Whisper V3, announced at the OpenAI developer conference, offering enhanced capabilities for non-English languages.

The practical demonstration and explanation of the entire process from installation to transcription, providing valuable knowledge for work and daily life applications.

The convenience of reusing the transcription document by simply opening and running it in Google Drive without needing to add new code.