Why do attorneys demand stenographic reporters vs. audio-based or AI-assisted systems?
Issues arising from audio-based or AI-assisted systems:
- Lower accuracy: Struggles with overlapping speech, accents, mumbles, noise, or inaudible sections, leading to errors or missing words in transcripts.
- No real-time intervention: Digital setups cannot clarify or provide instant readbacks during depositions or hearings.
- Technical unreliability: Risks of hardware/software failures, poor audio quality, data loss, or glitches that compromise the record.
- Security/privacy risks: Digital files raise concerns about breaches, unauthorized access, or improper storage of confidential information.
- Post-proceeding limitations: Flawed audio cannot be fixed, creating appeal risks or weakened cases.
Savvy law firms prefer stenographers for high-stakes matters, viewing digital as riskier for record integrity. Advancements in technology help all aspects of litigation, but core complaints persist.
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