Google AI Now Helps Run Your Online Meetings

Google is making its artificial intelligence, called Gemini, much easier to use within Google Meet. For those running a business or managing a team, this means the AI can now help out during your video conferences. Think of it as having a super-smart assistant in every online meeting, ready to lend a hand.

Imagine you're trying to keep up with a fast-paced discussion. Gemini in Meet can do things like summarise what’s been said so far, so if you join late or get distracted, you can quickly catch up. It can even take notes or list action items automatically. This frees you up to focus on the conversation, rather than scribbling furiously.

Another neat feature is its ability to answer questions about the meeting in real-time. Didn't quite hear a decision that was made? You can ask Gemini, and it will pull the answer from the meeting's transcript. This could be a huge time-saver, particularly for small businesses that don't have dedicated admin staff for every meeting.

While this specific update sounds a bit technical — Google moving a 'side panel' feature to the main screen — the end result is simpler access. It means more people using Google Meet will find these AI tools right at their fingertips, making them more likely to actually use them. It's a stepping stone towards AI becoming a common, helpful presence in our daily work routines.