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Privacy-first transcription for Mac

Local AI transcription alternative to cloud services. For professionals handling sensitive conversations.

Why now

Growing distrust of cloud AI services creates demand for private alternatives.

Who for
Privacy-conscious professionals
Business model
Paid Mac app
Effort
A few weeks

Doctors, lawyers, and journalists risk leaks with cloud transcription services.

Package existing whisper.cpp models into polished Mac app with editing tools.

Charge professionals who expense tools and value confidentiality over free options.

Start with basic recording and export, then add speaker identification.

Risk: Apple may build this into system eventually.

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