Google Meet is revolutionizing the way meetings are conducted by introducing innovative AI-powered features. These include real-time note-taking by Duet AI and a unique tool that can attend meetings on your behalf. The aim is to streamline the meeting experience, making it more efficient and effective for users.
Effortless Note-Taking and Simplified Catch-Up
The new AI tools from Google Meet have a clear objective: to eliminate the need for designated note-takers and simplify the process of catching up during and after meetings. While Microsoft and Zoom have also ventured into AI-generated meeting summaries, the accuracy of Google’s AI-generated recaps is yet to be determined.
Google Meet Enhancing Catch-Up Capabilities
The real-time note-taking feature provided by Duet AI is a game-changer. Users can now capture summaries and action items instantaneously during a Google Meet session by simply clicking “take notes for me.” This functionality proves particularly beneficial for attendees who need to quickly catch up on crucial information they might have missed.
A New Way to Attend Meetings
“Attend for me” is another groundbreaking feature that Google Meet introduces. This tool empowers users to share auto-generated talking points even if they are unable to attend the meeting in person. This could be advantageous for those who find themselves double-booked or physically unable to participate. However, concerns arise about potential misuse leading to individuals avoiding meetings they should actively engage in.
Google Meet Evolution and Future Aspirations
Over the last few years, Google Meet has undergone a significant evolution, rebranding from “Hangouts Meet” and incorporating numerous new features. Dave Citron, Google’s senior director of product for Meet, emphasized that this is just the beginning. He stated, “The Meet product is really a turnaround story in a lot of ways.” Google’s ambition is to continue this upward trajectory, aiming to establish its video conferencing product as the cutting-edge leader in the market. “Now we’re spending that same deep energy we spent over the last few years to get to enterprise-grade to be the best cutting-edge video conferencing product on the market,” said Citron.
