AI-powered note-taking arrives for Google Meet: Google has begun rolling out its new “take notes for me” feature to select Google Workspace customers, offering automatic AI-generated summaries of meetings.
Key features and availability:
- The feature is currently available to customers with Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Education Premium, or AI Meetings & Messaging add-ons
- It automatically summarizes meeting content in a Google Doc, which is then attached to the calendar event and shared with participants
- The tool currently only supports spoken English
- Google plans to complete the rollout to all Google Workspace customers by September 10th, 2024
How it works:
- Unlike Meet’s transcription tool, which captures verbatim speech, this feature provides a summary of the meeting’s content
- Late joiners can receive a summary of what they missed, allowing them to quickly catch up
- The feature can be used alongside Google Meet’s recordings and transcripts tool, with links to these files included in the summary document
Potential benefits:
- Reduces stress for those who miss important meetings by providing comprehensive summaries
- Serves as an accessibility tool for individuals who struggle with processing spoken language and taking notes simultaneously
- Allows participants to be more present and focused during meetings, rather than being preoccupied with note-taking
Limitations and concerns:
- Currently only available in English, limiting its global applicability
- The accuracy of AI-generated summaries remains untested, with potential for errors similar to those found in Meet’s transcription tool
- Users may need to verify and correct AI-generated notes, potentially requiring additional time and effort
Broader implications: While Google Meet’s new AI note-taking feature shows promise in streamlining meeting documentation and improving accessibility, its effectiveness will ultimately depend on the accuracy and reliability of the AI-generated summaries. As with many AI tools, users may need to balance the convenience of automation with the need for human oversight and verification.
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