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Automatic subtitles refer to captions generated by software using speech recognition technology, rather than manually transcribed by a human operator. These systems analyze audio from live broadcasts, recorded video, or streaming content in real time or post-production to detect spoken words and display them as on-screen text. Common applications include live-event captioning, video platform features (such as YouTube's auto-captions), and accessibility tools for broadcasters.
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