#python#deep_learning#inference#openai#quantization#speech_recognition#speech_to_text#transformer#whisper
Faster-Whisper is a fast version of OpenAI's Whisper that transcribes audio up to 4x quicker with the same accuracy, using less memory on CPU or GPU—benchmarks show it beats original Whisper (e.g., 1m03s vs 2m23s for 13-min audio on GPU). Install via `pip install faster-whisper`, no FFmpeg needed, and use simple Python code like `WhisperModel("large-v3").transcribe("audio.mp3")` for segments with timestamps. You benefit by getting quick, efficient speech-to-text for real-time apps, saving time and resources on long files or batches.
https://github.com/SYSTRAN/faster-whisper
Bitcoin ETFs See Major Inflow Reversal
On January 15, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $755 million, marking the first inflow after four days of outflows. The Fidelity ETF (FBTC) led the charge, attracting $463 million. Meanwhile, Ethereum products also saw inflows, totaling $59.78 million.
Forecasts from HashKey Group predict Bitcoin could hit $300,000 by 2025 and Ethereum $8,000, with overall market cap reaching $10 trillion. Analyst insights suggest the Litecoin ETF may be next for approval in the US.
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