Earlier this month, Google released a new AI-powered dictation tool called Google AI Edge Foresight, designed to work completely offline. This app can capture meeting notes and includes features like a split-screen view for shorthand and AI-generated notes, and the ability to view transcripts or chat with a Gemma 4-powered assistant. Users can also upload documents to build a knowledge base, allowing the app to answer questions in real time based on the content of the knowledge base.

The release of Google AI Edge Foresight comes as a competitor to the popular AI note-taker Granola and other similar tools. While Google's earlier dictation app was experimental, this new meeting note-taker could showcase the potential of its Gemma series of offline models. However, it remains to be seen if Google will release a consumer version that works across video calling apps.

The meeting note-taker space is already competitive, with other companies like Wispr and Calendly releasing their own tools in recent months. Meanwhile, productivity startup Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) acquired YC-backed note-taker Fathom last month, further highlighting the importance of this space.

While the app is optimized for Apple Silicon and can work offline, its success will depend on its usability and the quality of its offline capabilities. Only time will tell if it can stand out in a crowded market.