Instant lecture availability pipeline

[akdasa]

Problem Statement:

Users are eager to listen to new lectures as soon as they are available. However, the current process of making lectures accessible to users can cause delays, impacting user satisfaction and engagement.

Proposed Solution:

Implement an automated pipeline that streamlines the process of downloading, transcribing, and uploading new lectures to our servers. The proposed solution involves the following steps:

1. Automated Download: Set up a system to automatically download new lectures as they are released.
2. Transcription: Integrate a transcription service that converts audio lectures into text format in real-time or near real-time. This would make the content accessible for users who prefer reading or need captions.
3. Upload to Servers: Once transcribed, the lectures will be automatically uploaded to our servers, making them available to users almost immediately.

Implementation plan

• TBD