Gemini will now take notes for you during Google Meet, provided you pay the minimum $20 AI tax.

      Another Google subscription has been introduced for Gemini.

      Google has launched a new feature for its Gemini service that is only accessible to paying members. The latest addition, called “Take notes for me,” is available in Google Meet for subscribers of Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra, as well as qualifying Workspace business users.

      For individual users, the feature is available starting at Google AI Pro, which is priced at $19.99 per month in the US. This means that Gemini can now take notes during your Google Meet sessions, provided you meet the minimum subscription requirement.

      What the feature actually offers

      When activated during a meeting, Gemini operates in the background to transcribe the discussion and generate a summary highlighting key action items. The notes are automatically saved as a Google Doc in your Drive, and after the meeting concludes, Google sends a recap email containing the summary and next steps.

      Meeting summaries, action items, and searchable notes can be extremely beneficial for anyone who finds themselves in a lengthy meeting. Users can initiate note-taking during a call by clicking on the pencil icon located at the top of the Meet window. Additionally, they have the option to enable this feature for all calls via the Meet settings under Meeting records. Google ensures that all participants in the meeting will be notified when note-taking is activated, which is crucial, as no one wants to find out later that Gemini has been transcribing the entire conversation without their knowledge.

      Still behind a paywall

      Google has been integrating Gemini into Workspace for some time, and AI meeting features are quickly becoming essential in productivity software. However, the situation remains unchanged, and a fee is still required. While Gemini’s “Take notes for me” may not be a significant update, regular Google Meet users can greatly benefit from this functionality.

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