Google Meet Expands AI-Powered Note-Taking to Seven New Languages

Google Meet's AI meeting notes are finally available in languages other than English

Play Store's app sharing feature bites the dust after an unnoticed run Summary "Take notes for me" in Google Meet now supports seven additional languages for note summaries. The recently added feature integrates Google Gemini into Meet, automating note-taking in business meetings. Additional advancements in Google's AI technology will continue to enhance workplace productivity. One of the most monotonous tasks that anyone has to do in the corporate world is take meeting notes. It's tedious, and it can make a 30-minute meeting feel like the 24 Hours of Le Mans of business. With many companies now wholly reliant on applications like Zoom and Google Meet to conduct meetings remotely, a whole new world of potential has opened up for applicable uses of artificial intelligence. Luckily, for people whose companies solely rely on Google for their digital workspace, Meet's recent integration with Google Gemini has practically eliminated the need for a note taker during meetings, freeing up all of its participants to pay full attention to the discussions at hand. Up until now, this feature was only available for meetings that took place while speaking English. Related Google Meet's Gemini AI meeting notes have started rolling out It's finally time to ditch that pen and paper Posts Today, that all changes, as Google announced on its Workspace Updates feed that "Take notes for me" has been rolled out for seven additional languages. Meetings taking place in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish are now able to be summarized with Gemini. It's easy to switch between languages after activating Gemini's note-taking capability; you can click on the language notes that will be taken in when initially pressing "Take notes for me," or you can change the language from the settings page (Settings > Meeting records > Language spoken in the meeting). Google says that multilingual meetings are not available yet. The world of Google AI (Source: Google) Google Meet's feature that turns the mundane into an easy and unthought-of part of business meetings is also available on smartphones, albeit without live summaries. Before October 2024, features such as this Google Gemini-infused tool wouldn't have been possible with the old, now-defunct Google Meet app that was once called Hangouts Meet. Google delisted it and pushed users to download the newer version with upgraded features and streamlined updates. It has turned into a great arm of the Google Workspace, and if you're reliant on it for work, knowing how to get the most out of it is essential. This tool is yet another application of Google Gemini's far-reaching skill set, and although public discourse might make you think the primary focus of Gemini is to create potentially stolen art, where it's actually most useful seems to be the workspace (it doesn't necessarily make us feel any easier about that Super Bowl ad, though). Because of AI's potential in that realm, it shouldn't come to anyone's surprise that Google is heavily investing in startup artificial intelligence companies like Anthropic, which it owns 14% of. Google is also breaking barriers in robotics, giving Gemini and Project Astra a body that can interact with the real world. We'll take note-taking AI any day of the week, but advanced AI robots might be where we draw the line.

Google Meet can now take notes in your language: 7 more added

Google Meet's "Take notes for me" feature now supports seven additional languages as of March 12, 2025, broadening its utility for global teams. This AI-driven tool captures meeting discussions automatically, enhancing productivity by allowing participants to focus on conversations rather than note-taking. The newly added languages include French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. This integration with Google Gemini makes Google Meet a more inclusive platform for diverse workplaces. Users can select their preferred language for note-taking directly when initiating the feature or change it from the settings menu under Meeting records. Upon activation, all participants will see a blue pencil icon, indicating that notes are being recorded. A click on this icon allows for real-time access to the transcribed notes. However, it is important to note that multilingual meetings are not yet supported, meaning a single language must be selected for the duration of the note-taking process. You can now say: Take notes for me Google Meets The rollout of this language expansion will be gradual, with Google monitoring the performance and quality of the feature in its new languages. Consequently, full availability might extend beyond the usual 15-day rollout period. Updates regarding the completion of each language's rollout will be communicated as they occur. This latest feature is accessible to users of Google Workspace Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, and those using the Gemini Education Premium add-on. Additionally, users of the previously acquired Gemini Enterprise or AI Meetings & Messaging add-ons will automatically receive this update. Previously, "Take notes for me" was only available for meetings conducted in English. Now, with its increased language capabilities, Google Meet positions itself as a more versatile tool for international collaboration, potentially reducing the need for designated note-takers in meetings.