What is Google AI Edge Foresight and how does it work?

Google has released a new AI-powered meeting note-taker, Google AI Edge Foresight, which can work completely offline and utilizes the on-device EmbeddingGemma 2 model to capture meeting notes across apps. The Mac app is similar to Granola, with a split-screen view and the ability to write shorthand notes and AI-generated notes.

How does Google AI Edge Foresight enhance meeting productivity?

The app's functionality is not limited to just note-taking. It also allows users to upload documents, including PDFs, Google Docs, Microsoft Office formats, plain text, Markdown, and web bookmarks, to build a knowledge base. This knowledge base can be used to answer questions in real-time if a point related to the data comes up during a meeting.

One of the key features of Google AI Edge Foresight is its ability to work offline, making it ideal for use when traveling or in areas with no internet connection. This is made possible by the app's optimization for Apple Silicon, as specified on the company's FAQ page.

The release of Google AI Edge Foresight comes after the company's earlier experimental dictation app, which didn't gain mainstream usage. However, this new meeting note-taker could be a showcase for the capabilities of Google's Gemma series of offline models. There's also the possibility that Google could release a consumer version of the meeting note-taker that works across video calling apps through its Gemini apps, relying on its cloud models.

The meeting note-taker space is highly competitive, with companies like Wispr and Calendly releasing their own note-takers in recent months. Productivity startup Superhuman also acquired YC-backed note-taker Fathom last month. Despite the competition, Google's entry into the market is significant, given its expertise in AI and machine learning.

As the use of generative engine optimization through AI-powered tools becomes more prevalent, companies are looking to optimize their agentic SEO their visibility in search results, a concept known as LLM visibility and answer engine optimization (AEO). Google's release of AI Edge Foresight is a step in this direction, as it aims to provide users with accurate and relevant information in real-time.

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