Gemini can assist with note-taking during Google Meet calls, helping you capture key information and action items so you can focus on the discussion. This feature is typically part of the Gemini for Google Workspace add-on or specific premium Workspace editions.

How Gemini Note-Taking in Meet Generally Works: #

(Note: Specific features and their availability can vary based on your Google Workspace subscription and ongoing updates from Google.)

1. Enabling Gemini Features in Meet:
   • For Gemini features like “take notes for me” or “meeting summaries” to be active, your Google Workspace administrator must have enabled the Gemini for Google Workspace add-on (or the relevant service tier) for your account.
   • The meeting host may also need to ensure that features like meeting recording and transcription are active for the meeting, as Gemini often uses this data.
2. During the Meeting – Activating Note-Taking (if available as a direct feature):
   • If there’s a direct “Take notes for me with Gemini” or similar feature visible in the Meet interface (perhaps under “Activities” or “More options”), the host or a participant (depending on permissions) might be able to activate it.
   • Gemini would then listen to the conversation (often leveraging the live transcript) to identify key points, decisions, and action items.
3. Post-Meeting – Summaries and Action Items:
   • More commonly, Gemini’s power in note-taking for Meet comes from its ability to process the meeting recording and/or transcript *after* the meeting has concluded.
   • If the meeting was recorded and a transcript was generated, Gemini can then be used to:
     • Generate a meeting summary: Highlighting the main topics discussed.
     • Identify action items: Listing tasks that were assigned and to whom.
     • Extract key decisions: Noting important decisions made during the call.
   • This summary is often automatically generated and saved, or can be requested by the host/attendees who have access to the recording.
4. Accessing Gemini-Generated Notes/Summaries:
   • These are typically saved to the Google Drive of the meeting organiser (often in the “Meet Recordings” folder alongside the video and transcript).
   • They may also be linked from the Google Calendar event for the meeting.
   • Attendees might receive an email with a link to the summary, depending on settings.

Tips for Effective Gemini Note-Taking in Meet: #

• Ensure Clear Audio: Good audio quality from all participants helps Gemini (and the underlying transcription service) to accurately capture what is said. Encourage participants to use microphones and minimise background noise.
• Speak Clearly and Identify Speakers (if possible): While transcription often identifies different speakers, clear enunciation helps.
• Verbally State Action Items and Decisions: During the meeting, if you want something to be captured as an action item or decision, state it clearly. For example, “Okay, so the action item for John is to send the report by Friday.”
• Review and Edit: AI-generated notes and summaries are a fantastic starting point, but always review them for accuracy and completeness. You may need to edit or add details that the AI missed or misinterpreted.
• Use in Conjunction with Manual Notes: For very critical details, you might still want to jot down your own brief notes as a backup or for personal emphasis.

As Gemini features in Google Meet continue to evolve, the directness and sophistication of real-time note-taking capabilities are likely to improve. Always refer to the latest Google Workspace help documentation for the most current features available with your subscription.