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Google Meet's Gemini note-taker opens up to a lot more users on web and mobile
Subscribers will also be able to use the feature for meetings they host. Right on the heels of the Google Voice app getting "Take notes for me," we're getting another update about the Gemini-powered tool. As a quick refresher, this feature allows Gemini to take notes during calls, so you can review later. This time, the news relates to Google Meet and subscribers to Google AI Pro and Ultra. In a blog post, Google announced that AI Pro and Ultra subscribers can now use the "Take notes for me" feature in Meet on the web and on mobile devices. This means subscribers can now use the tool to transcribe a call in real-time. Additionally, your notes will be saved to your Google Docs, and you'll get an email with a summary and action items. The tech giant adds that you'll also be able to use the feature for meetings you host. You'll be able to activate it by clicking on the pencil icon at the top of the window. The feature can also be enabled for all calls in settings. Unfortunately, the list of supported languages is still fairly limited. The conversation will need to be in one of eight supported languages for the tool to work. Those languages include English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Google Meet's Gemini-powered 'Take notes for me' comes to Google AI Pro, Ultra
Following Workspace availability in 2024, "Take notes for me" in Google Meet is now available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. When enabled, this Gemini-powered tool will transcribe your Google Meet call to create a summary that includes key action items. The goal is for "you to stay focused on the discussion." These notes are saved to a Google Doc in your Google Drive, while you'll also get an email (from "Gemini") after the meeting. Tap the pencil spark icon in the top-right corner of your Google Meet call to activate on the web. On Android and iOS, go to the Menu. You can also go to Google Meet settings and automatically enable the Gemini capability on every call. You can customize the "Level of detail for recap" and format the document: Summary, Decisions, Next steps, and Details. All Google Meet call participants are notified when this tool is active. The following languages are supported: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Take notes for me is now available in Google Meet calls hosted by AI Pro ($19.99 per month) and Ultra subscribers.
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Gemini will now take notes for you in Google Meet for you, if you the minimum $20 AI tax
Google has just released a useful Gemini feature, which you can try if you are a paying member of course. The company is now bringing "Take notes for me" for Gemini, which will be available in Google Meet for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers, along with eligible Workspace business customers. For personal users, the feature starts with Google AI Pro, which costs $19.99 per month in the US. In other words, Gemini can now take your Google Meet notes, provided you pay the minimum AI tax. What the feature actually does Once enabled in a meeting, Gemini works in the background to transcribe the conversation and create a summary with key action items. The notes are saved automatically as a Google Doc in your Drive, and after the call ends, Google sends an email recap with the summary and next steps. Recommended Videos Meeting summaries, action items, and even searchable notes sound really useful if you've ever been a part of a long meeting. Users can start note-taking during a call by clicking the pencil icon at the top of the Meet window. They can also turn it on for all calls through Meet settings under Meeting records. Google says all meeting participants will be notified when note-taking is enabled, which is important because nobody wants to discover afterward that Gemini was quietly transcribing the entire discussion. Still behind a paywall The company has been stuffing Gemini into Workspace for a while, and AI meeting tools are quickly becoming table stakes across productivity software. But the story is the same, and you still have to pay. Gemini's "Take notes for me" is not a big update, but for Google Meet regulars can get a lot of mileage out of this one.
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Individual Google users can now get Google Workspace's best feature
Sara Heritage is a tech and gaming journalist, who's currently making her way up to Master Ball rank in Pokemon Champions. Bylines in IGN, GAMINGbible, The Gamer and more. You can usually find her tinkering with tech, or restoring old consoles, always with one of her 3 cats nearby. Come and talk with her over on Twitter @SHeritageJourno. * Google Meet's "Take notes for me" uses Gemini to auto-summarize meetings, make to-dos, and save notes to Drive. * Available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers; enable via the pencil icon or Meeting records switch. * Everyone gets a heads-up and notes sharing is controlled; helps inclusion for those who struggle with live audio. Ever tried typing notes in a video call and totally zoned out on what people were saying? If my boss is reading this, no, never. But if that's happened to you, Google now has your back. They just dropped a new Google Meet feature called "Take notes for me", which is one of the best features of Google Workspace available. You might be thinking, "Google has recorded meetings before, right?" Well, yes, since 2024, if your business has a Google Workspace. Now, "Take notes for me" in Google Meet is available for individual Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. If you're not sure which plan you have, go to your Google Account subscriptions page and find your current Google plan. To upgrade, you can visit the Google One or Google Workspace website and choose Google AI Pro or Ultra. Upgrading is usually as simple as following the prompts and selecting your new plan. Google Search is getting a complete AI overhaul -- here's what's actually changing AI... AI everywhere Posts 1 By Dave Schafer Why this is Google Workspace's best feature This transcription is much smarter than traditional transcriptions. In the past, Google could just turn your meeting into a giant wall of text that you had to read through yourself. Take notes for me uses Gemini to listen to the conversation and pick out the important parts. It will even automatically make a list of "to-do" items and write a neat summary for you. It turns a long, messy meeting into a short, easy-to-read document that saves automatically to your Google Drive. Google processes your meeting data securely, and notes are shared only with meeting participants. You can control who has access to your meeting notes, and your data is handled in accordance with Google's privacy policies, so your information stays protected. This feature is also a massive win for workplace inclusivity. I'm someone who struggles to retain information when spoken to, so having all the details written down so I can refer back to them later is really helpful. It even makes sure that team members who might struggle with traditional note-taking -- due to language barriers, different learning styles, or simply being overwhelmed by the pace of a meeting -- don't miss out on vital context. How to use it Got Google AI Pro or Ultra? You can try it right now: On your computer, just click the pencil icon at the top of the screen during a call to turn it on. It works on desktop for now, but check your app for updates if you're on a mobile. Want it on every call? Flip the switch in your Google Meet settings under "Meeting records." Everyone in the meeting gets a heads-up that AI is taking notes. It's a lifesaver if you hate frantic typing.
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Gemini can now Take Notes in Google Meet
Google recently announced that it's rolling out its new "Take notes for me" feature in Google Meet, which gives Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers (alongside eligible Workspace business users) access to automated note-taking on both web and mobile devices, using Gemini within the backend. The new tool operates in the background with user permission to transcribe conversations, as well as generate real-time meeting summaries, and even track key action items. Once a meeting concludes, the system can also save the summary to a Google Doc in the host's Google Drive account, and distribute an instant recap email to participants. Hosts can activate the feature during an active call by clicking the pencil icon at the top of the Google Meet window, or enable it for all future meetings through the "Meeting records" section in their Google Meet settings. All participants will receive an automated notification when the note-taking feature is active. Google adds that the new feature is currently available in select languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Google Meet gets Gemini-powered 'Take notes for me' feature for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
Google has expanded the Gemini-powered "Take notes for me" feature in Google Meet, bringing AI-based meeting transcription and summaries to select users. The feature runs during calls with user permission and generates structured meeting outputs automatically. When enabled, Gemini operates in the background during calls and provides automated meeting outputs, including: * Real-time transcription of the conversation * A structured summary with key points and action items * Automatic generation of meeting notes After the meeting ends, the notes are saved as a Google Docs file in the host's Google Drive. Participants also receive an email recap containing the summary and action items. How to use The feature can be activated in two ways: * During a meeting: Select the pencil icon at the top of the Google Meet window * For all meetings: Enable it through the "Meeting records" section in Google Meet settings All participants are notified when the feature is enabled in a call. Availability The feature is available on Google Meet for web and mobile devices in select languages. It is rolling out to Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers, as well as eligible Google Workspace business customers. Usage is limited to meetings hosted by eligible users.
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Google Meet now offers its Gemini-powered Take notes for me feature to individual AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The AI-powered note-taker transcribes calls, generates summaries, and tracks action items automatically. Previously limited to Google Workspace business customers, the tool saves notes to Google Docs and sends email recaps after meetings conclude.
Google has extended its Gemini-powered Take notes for me feature in Google Meet to individual subscribers of Google AI Pro and Ultra plans, marking a significant shift in AI integration into productivity tools
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. Previously available only to Google Workspace business customers since 2024, the AI-powered note-taker now reaches personal users willing to pay $19.99 per month for the AI Pro tier3
.The expansion arrives as AI meeting tools become standard across productivity software, though the feature remains behind a paywall that some observers have dubbed the "minimum AI tax"
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. For professionals who regularly participate in lengthy video conferences, this Gemini-powered feature addresses a common challenge: staying engaged in discussions while simultaneously capturing important details.Once activated, the automatic meeting transcription tool operates in the background to convert spoken conversation into written text while generating real-time meeting summaries
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. The AI assistant doesn't simply create a wall of text like traditional meeting transcription services. Instead, it identifies key discussion points and automatically extracts action items from the conversation4
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After each call concludes, the system saves notes to Google Docs in the host's Google Drive account and sends participants an email recap from "Gemini" containing the summary and next steps
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. Users can customize the level of detail for their recap and format the document to include sections for Summary, Decisions, Next steps, and Details2
.Subscribers can activate Take notes for me during active calls by clicking the pencil icon at the top of the Google Meet window on web browsers
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. For those who want the tool enabled automatically, Google Meet settings include a toggle under "Meeting records" that activates the Gemini-powered feature for every call4
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All meeting participants receive automatic notification when note-taking is active, addressing privacy concerns about AI implementation in workplace communications
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. Google processes meeting data securely, and notes are shared only with meeting participants, with access controls managed by the host4
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The summarization capabilities offer particular value for user accessibility in diverse workplace environments. Team members who struggle with traditional note-taking due to language barriers, different learning styles, or difficulty retaining spoken information can now access complete meeting context through written documentation
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. This addresses a real challenge for professionals who find themselves torn between active participation and frantic typing during calls.Currently, the feature supports eight languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish
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. The conversation must occur in one of these supported languages for the tool to function properly, which represents a limitation for multilingual teams or international meetings.The rollout represents Google's continued push to differentiate its paid AI subscriptions from free offerings. While Google Workspace business customers already had access to this functionality, individual subscribers now join that ecosystem at the Google AI Pro entry point. The feature adds tangible value to what some users might otherwise view as an optional subscription, particularly for freelancers, consultants, and remote workers who host frequent client meetings but lack enterprise Workspace accounts.

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As AI meeting assistants proliferate across competing platforms, Google's challenge will be demonstrating whether its Gemini implementation offers superior accuracy and usefulness compared to alternatives. The automatic extraction of action items and customizable detail levels suggest Google is focusing on practical utility rather than simply providing raw transcripts. For subscribers already paying for Google AI Pro or Ultra for other Gemini features, the addition of meeting notes represents a welcome expansion of capabilities without additional cost.
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