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Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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post #28

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Humans don't follow what you say :) On this topic I have never managed to get my typing above 60 women because this is as about as fast as I can think ahead writing.

I wouldn't complain if you can type as fast as 60 women! ;)

indeed, he probably utilizes superior techniques with multiples keyboards simultaneously!

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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post #29

They have my emails, they have my documents, they have my pictures, they have my location, they have my browsing history, and now they can have my voice. Only lacks DNA, fingerprints, retina footprint and non-verbal communication. Oh wait, it's only a matter of time.

This is what really concerns me, and why I've avoided using 'google now' on my phone. With this data, google could easily construct a 'voice signature' for every one of their users. And those voice signatures are just one FISA warrant away from falling into the hands of various national security agencies. I would rather google had my DNA on file if I had to choose between the two. Why? Because voice signatures can be…

I could not envision living like Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) in Gattaca, making sure you live no trace of yourself anywhere.

I you are alive, you already leave traces everywhere. No need for a needle or cotton swab here.

Of course I am being paranoid, but we all should be :)

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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post #7

I bet it doesn't support Portuguese in all its variants.

It does support both "Brasil" and "Portugal". Have you tried it out? Does it work well in Portuguese?

Not in a place I can try it.

But usually such dictating software does a very bad job regarding Portuguese, regardless of the language variant.

Apparently I offended some people, thanks for the downvotes!

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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They have my emails, they have my documents, they have my pictures, they have my location, they have my browsing history, and now they can have my voice. Only lacks DNA, fingerprints, retina footprint and non-verbal communication. Oh wait, it's only a matter of time.

I was waiting for this comment. What's the alternative? No voice-recognition? Voice recognition that only runs client-side and lacks all the advantages a centralised service can provide?An equivalent provided by someone else that, for whatever reason, you trust more than Google?

Edit: I didn't downvote you, though, and I've upvoted to counteract whoever did. The point you're raising can clearly contribute to an interesting discussion.

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Humans don't follow what you say :) On this topic I have never managed to get my typing above 60 women because this is as about as fast as I can think ahead writing.

I wouldn't complain if you can type as fast as 60 women! ;)

Lol. Got to love the auto correct of wpm to women :)

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It does support both "Brasil" and "Portugal". Have you tried it out? Does it work well in Portuguese?

Not in a place I can try it. But usually such dictating software does a very bad job regarding Portuguese, regardless of the language variant. Apparently I offended some people, thanks for the downvotes!

The offensive part is that you're what you're stating is something you haven't even bothered to examine before deciding to write down an opinion.

Re: Google launches voice typing in Google Docs

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They have my emails, they have my documents, they have my pictures, they have my location, they have my browsing history, and now they can have my voice. Only lacks DNA, fingerprints, retina footprint and non-verbal communication. Oh wait, it's only a matter of time.

I was waiting for this comment. What's the alternative? No voice-recognition? Voice recognition that only runs client-side and lacks all the advantages a centralised service can provide?An equivalent provided by someone else that, for whatever reason, you trust more than Google? Edit: I didn't downvote you, though, and I've upvoted to counteract whoever did. The point you're raising can clearly contribute to an inter…

I understand that my comment makes people uncomfortable as in "ha this is the typical anti-Google-paranoid guy". I respect that, and I used a specifically skeptic tone on purpose.

I love Google, they make great products, but at the same time I can't help being afraid of this marvelous monster.

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