Google is once again reshaping how teams meet and collaborate. If you use Google Workspace, you’ve probably noticed how AI has quietly slipped into your everyday tools.
The latest update? Google Meet Gemini answers. This AI-powered tool is now making its way into your video calls, adding a new layer of automation that could change the way we handle meetings.
What Is “Ask Gemini in Meet”?
Google Meet is rolling out an AI assistant that acts like a real-time note-taker, meeting recap tool, and Q&A buddy all in one. The feature, called Ask Gemini in Meet, enables participants to ask questions during a call and receive instant, AI-generated answers without disrupting the conversation flow.
Here’s what it can do:
- Summarize discussions in real time
- Identify key takeaways, decisions, and action items
- Recap what was just said if you zoned out or got distracted
This takes traditional meeting transcripts a step further, creating bite-sized insights that you can actually use, rather than long walls of text.
Are Real-Time Summaries Helpful or a Shortcut?
One of the headline features is the creation of real-time summaries. If someone joins late, Gemini can quickly catch them up, assuming they turned on “Take Notes for Me” beforehand. This means no more latecomers interrupting meetings with, “Sorry, what did I miss?”
This, of course, begs the question of whether it will make employees more or less engaged. Some experts predict that with Google Meet, Gemini answers, which provide automated meeting recaps using meeting captions and other Workspace resources, as well as publicly available online information, some participants may ultimately tune out, trusting the assistant to capture the important details.
Workspace Integration That Saves (Some) Time
This isn’t just another add-on; it’s deeply integrated into Google Workspace. Because Gemini integrates with other productivity tools, the decisions or action items identified in Meet can easily transfer to Docs, Tasks, or even your email follow-ups.
In practice, this could enable automated delegation, thereby reducing the manual effort required for assigning follow-up tasks. However, as with any AI tool, its effectiveness depends on how well your team communicates in the first place.
Automated Responses and the Future of Meetings
The addition of automated responses to Google Meets erodes the distinction between active participation and passive listening. Imagine asking, “What were the three main decisions made today?” and getting a concise recap without needing to scroll through a transcript or rewatch the recording.
For leaders managing multiple teams, this could mean less wasted time and more focused decision-making.
Start Using AI in Google Meetings Today
The arrival of Google Meet Gemini answers is less about replacing human attention and more about shifting how attention is used. Instead of scrambling to take notes or worrying about missing something, employees can focus on the bigger picture with the help of AI assistants, real-time summaries, and productivity tools like these.
Currently, Google Meet Gemini answers are only available for English-language meetings on the desktop Workspace. It’s also worth noting that all answers and interactions are individual and private to each user and not stored after the meeting ends.
