Threads wants to make podcasts easier to follow with transcripts
Threads is testing automatic podcast transcriptions that let users read along with audio clips, even when their sound is turned off.
Transcripts could soon make podcasts more accessible on social media with a feature tested by Threads. The platform is experimenting with displaying transcripts directly over podcast audio clips, allowing users to read along without needing to turn up their volume. Threads' head Connor Hayes demonstrated the feature, which generates text that syncs with the speaker's words, displayed over a video.
This could make podcasts feel more native to Threads' text-heavy platform and give users a reason to stop scrolling when encountering a podcast clip. Threads has been actively courting audio creators, and its head of product states that more podcast-sharing tools are being developed. The platform boasts 500 million monthly active users, providing podcasters with a sizable audience.
However, the feature is still in the testing phase, and there's no confirmation on when or if it will be widely available. Meanwhile, Meta is also tackling other issues, such as the rollout of Pocket, an experimental app for turning simple ideas into shareable experiences, and addressing the misuse of smart glasses for recording without consent.
Additionally, a security researcher discovered an unsecured database linked to ClarityCheck, a people-search service containing over 9 million files, including photos of people's faces.
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