Google Meet’s AI transcripts will turn discussions into actions

Meetings can often be overwhelming, especially when it comes to tracking everything discussed. With so many points to cover, it’s easy for important action items to get lost. But for Google Meet users, that’s about to change. Google Meet is rolling out an update to its AI note-taking feature, which will now not only provide meeting summaries but also suggest action items. These suggestions come with due dates and task owners, making it easier for teams to follow through on the next steps after a meeting. Introduced in August last year, Google Meet’s note-taking feature has arguably been quite useful for meetings, separating speakers and creating summaries that are automatically shared with participants through Google Docs.

The new update builds on that. After a meeting, the AI will analyze the conversation and propose actionable tasks, complete with deadlines and assigned owners. It’s like having an assistant that turns discussions into tangible steps. For those familiar with competitors like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, this update positions Google Meet as a strong contender in the action item space. While Teams also generates task suggestions, Google’s integration with Workspace apps provides a more seamless experience for teams already using Google tools.

Reports claim that Google Meet has over 300 million active users, more than double Microsoft's Teams with just over 145 million, but little updates like this could be what makes that gap even wider between the two. This feature is rolling out today, with a gradual release to monitor performance. Privacy concerns are valid, but for now, there are no major issues with sensitive data being mishandled. This small update has the potential to make a big difference in meeting productivity, and it will be interesting to see how it evolves.