Company
Date Published
Author
David Robins
Word count
590
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

IBC 2022 was a significant event in the broadcast media market, taking place after a three-year absence due to COVID-19. The global pandemic had a profound impact on businesses and investments, leading to fluctuations in the global markets and changing the landscape of the industry. This year's IBC show saw companies adapting to new working environments and networking to discuss industry changes, with many focusing on improving efficiencies and embracing technology solutions. Speechmatics showcased its new Language Identification feature at IBC, which identifies the predominant language in an audio file with a confidence rating. The event provided opportunities for content creators and technology providers to connect, launch partnerships, showcase new features, and explore the growing importance of AI in the broadcast world. Overall, IBC 2022 demonstrated the integration of speech recognition technology into mainstream broadcasting, marking a significant step forward for Speechmatics and the industry as a whole.