Google launched a new competitor to the AI note-taker Granola called Google AI Edge Foresight. The same team previously released an AI-powered dictation tool in April that worked with local models. The new Mac app captures meeting notes across applications, including in-person meetings.
The app operates completely offline using the on-device EmbeddingGemma 2 model. That model contains 740 million parameters and is optimized for Apple Silicon. Users can work with their meeting notes while traveling or without an internet connection.
The app features a split-screen layout
Google AI Edge Foresight features a split-screen layout similar to Granola. Users write shorthand notes on one side while AI-generated notes appear on the other side. People can take manual notes during transcription, view meeting transcripts, and chat with a Gemma 4-powered assistant.
Users can also upload documents to build a knowledge base. Supported formats include PDFs, Google Docs, Microsoft Office files, plain text, Markdown, and web bookmarks. The app answers questions in real time when points related to the knowledge base arise.
Google noted on its FAQ page that the app is optimized for Apple Silicon. The earlier dictation app was experimental and did not reach mainstream usage. This new meeting note-taker could simply showcase the capability of the Gemma series of offline models.
Google could release a consumer version
Google could eventually release a consumer version of the meeting note-taker. That version might work across video calling apps through Gemini apps while using cloud models. The meeting note-taker market remains competitive and crowded.
Other companies recently entered the same space. Dictation company Wispr and scheduling company Calendly released their own note-takers in recent months. Productivity startup Superhuman acquired YC-backed note-taker Fathom last month.
