Google Meet is introducing a new AI-powered feature called “Take notes for me,” designed to automatically summarize meetings and create a record of the key points discussed. This feature, which began rolling out to Google Workspace customers with the Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Education Premium, or AI Meetings & Messaging add-ons, aims to make it easier for users to stay on top of meetings, even if they can’t attend in real time. Announced at Google’s 2023 Cloud Next conference, this tool represents another step in Google’s integration of AI into everyday workplace tools.
Unlike the existing transcription tool, which transcribes everything said during a meeting, “Take notes for me” goes a step further by summarizing the main topics of discussion. After the meeting, the AI generates a Google Doc containing the notes and automatically attaches it to the related calendar event, making it easy for participants to review what was discussed. The notes are also shared with the meeting organizer and any participants who enabled the feature, ensuring that everyone has access to the same summary.
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Currently, this feature supports only spoken English, but it holds promise for reducing the stress of missing important meetings or catching up when running late. For instance, if you join a meeting late, Google Meet will provide you with a summary of what you missed, allowing you to quickly get up to speed without disrupting the flow of the meeting.
This feature could also serve as a valuable accessibility tool for those who struggle with processing spoken language while taking notes. By automating note-taking, users can focus more on participating in the discussion without the distraction of manual note-taking.
Google plans to complete the rollout of this feature to all Google Workspace customers by September 10th, 2024. However, there are concerns about the accuracy of the AI-generated notes. While the idea is promising, users have noted that Google Meet’s transcription tool often requires manual corrections, as it can misinterpret spoken words or fail to capture the nuances of the conversation. Whether the “Take notes for me” feature will perform better remains to be seen, but many users are hopeful that it will be a reliable aid in managing the growing demands of virtual meetings.
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