[b112]

But not far down the road they'll become much better than humans

While I think you're correct, there is no proof this will ever be achieved.

It very well may not be possible along our current path. It may take a 100 years, 1000 to get there.

And yes it could take only 20 more. But to state this as a certainty?

No.

[chollida1]

I think its basic certainty that computers will be better at transcribing notes than humans basically now and will continue to get better. I mean we're basically there now, I trust spell check and grammar check more than myself.

That's what we're talking about here. IMHO computers are already better at that, what possibly makes you think this won't happen?

[b112]

My reply was to the parent post, which started:

This seems very similar to self driving cars.

And continued discussing self driving cars.

Regardless, what I said stands.

[chollida1]

ah, then I mis-interpreted. My fault, appreciate you letting me know.