TechnologyJuly 7, 2026

scribe

/skraɪb/

Definition

A software tool designed to automatically record, transcribe, and document conversations or consultations.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'scriba', meaning a public clerk or writer. Historically referring to a person whose profession was to copy documents, the term has evolved to describe digital tools that fulfill a similar recording function.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to AI programs used by doctors to document patient consultations, raising concerns about privacy and the need for government regulation.

AI models already ‘doing things their creators never intended’, Australia’s assistant technology minister warns

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The Guardian

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