What is Descript?

Descript is a video and audio editing platform that integrates AI features, including a script-based editing approach.

• May 2026 - Laura Burkhauser said that when the next cloud model drops, Descript will have it evaluated and in the product within 15 minutes.
• May 2026 - Laura Burkhauser stated that she wants 80% of users to be using a certain feature by the end of the year.
• May 2026 - Laura Burkhauser described a vision for an AI co-worker that can look across a user’s Notion and Slack to generate clip ideas about their thoughts on the AI space.
• May 2026 - Jason Lemkin noted that Descript is commonly used for video and podcasting creation, particularly for its script-based editing.