Canonical launches local speech-to-text project Myna, introducing AI dictation features for Ubuntu 26.10

Canonical releases Project Myna, aiming to add native voice dictation to the Ubuntu desktop. It is not a voice assistant but a pure dictation tool: press a shortcut key, speak, and text is inserted directly into the current application. All speech recognition is performed locally without internet connectivity, prioritizing privacy protection. The first version will be released with Ubuntu 26.10, and the team is actively seeking community feedback. #Ubuntu# #Linux# #AI Speech Recognition#