May 2021 Summaries

AssemblyAI has introduced a new List Endpoint that allows developers to query for and paginate through all historical transcriptions created using the API. This feature eliminates the need for developers to store transcription IDs, which can be challenging due to schema changes in databases. The endpoint enables developers to filter results by status, such as processing or completed transcriptions, making it easier to debug applications during development.

AssemblyAI has introduced five new medical redaction policies to its advanced Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Detection & Redaction Feature. These include detecting and redacting information related to medical processes, conditions, blood types, drugs, and injuries. The feature is designed for industries that require the confidentiality of private medical information. Users can easily transcribe audio files with these new redaction policies enabled in Python using the provided code snippet. For more details, refer to the PII Detection & Redaction Documentation or contact [email protected].

This tutorial guides users through the process of uploading an audio file from their local machine to the AssemblyAI Speech-to-Text API and submitting that audio file for transcription using C#. The procedure involves interacting with three separate AssemblyAI API endpoints: Upload file, Submit for transcription, and Get transcription. Pre-requisites include .NET 5 SDK, Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition or above, and an AssemblyAI API key. The tutorial also provides detailed steps on how to get an API key from AssemblyAI.

AssemblyAI has recently updated its dashboard, improving the overall API experience for users. The new features include API analytics, a refreshed design with added details on billing and user permissions, and enhanced support. Additionally, accuracy improvements have been made across all models, outperforming competitors like Google Cloud's video model, AWS Transcribe, and Microsoft Azure. An upcoming webinar will discuss conversation intelligence and its benefits for sales and marketing professionals.