In 2026, we need to realize that the real productivity gap does not lie between those who use AI tools and those who do not. Rather, it lies with those who spend hours proofreading manuscripts and others who have established a seamless audio to text automated pipeline.
Several years ago, I had already started learning to use audio transcription tools. This year, with the emergence of an increasing number of AI tools, I can say without hesitation that 2026 will be a true turning point.









