whisper is an STT application that stems from openAI afaik, but it’s open source at this point.
i wrote a little guide on how to install it on a server with an NVidia GPU and hw acceleration and integrate it into your homeassistant after. https://a.lemmy.dbzer0.com/lemmy.dbzer0.com/comment/5330316
it’s super fast with a GPU available and i use those little M5 ATOM Echo microphones for this.
Sad, all they tried was bring some magic to the people and teach them basic spells and all we do is complain… When the dark lord attacks and none of us know any spells we’re screwed