Google Meet Rolls Out AI Note-Taking Feature for Workspace Customers

Starting August 27, Google Meet introduces a new AI-powered feature called “take notes for me,” which is gradually becoming available to Google Workspace customers. This feature is part of Google’s Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Education Premium, and AI Meetings & Messaging add-ons, and aims to simplify the note-taking process during virtual meetings.

How the AI Note-Taking Feature Works

Unlike Google Meet’s transcription tool that transcribes everything said during a meeting, the new AI feature summarizes the key points discussed. This makes it easier to review the main topics without sifting through a full transcript. Once the meeting ends, the notes are automatically saved in a Google Doc and attached to the calendar event, making it easy to reference later. The document is also sent to the meeting organizer and anyone else who enabled the note-taking feature.

Language Support and Accessibility

Currently, the feature supports only spoken English. However, it’s a promising tool for anyone who might miss a meeting or join late. The AI-generated notes provide a quick summary of what was discussed, so participants can catch up without needing anyone to repeat themselves. Additionally, for those who use Google Meet’s recording and transcript tools at the same time, links to those files will be included in the same Google Doc, providing a comprehensive record of the meeting.

This feature is also a valuable accessibility tool for individuals who find it challenging to process spoken language and take notes simultaneously. By automatically generating notes, it allows participants to stay more focused during the meeting.

Cautions and Expectations

Google plans to complete the rollout of this feature to all Google Workspace customers by September 10th, 2024. However, as with any AI-driven tool, there may be some accuracy issues. Users of Google Meet’s transcription tool have reported needing to manually correct transcripts, so it remains to be seen how reliable the note-taking feature will be. While there’s some skepticism, there’s also hope that Google Meet’s AI note-taker will perform better than its transcriber.