Okay, getting a summary of a Google Meet recording transcript is becoming increasingly possible, especially with a Google Workspace Enterprise account, primarily through AI features. Here are the main ways you can achieve this:
Using Gemini for Google Workspace (formerly Duet AI):
- What it is: This is Google’s integrated AI assistant for its Workspace apps. Many Enterprise plans include this, or it might be available as an add-on subscription.
- How it works: If Gemini for Workspace is enabled for your account and organization:
- During the Meeting (if enabled): Some Gemini features allow for real-time note-taking and action item generation, which can serve as a form of summary.
- Post-Meeting Summary (Newer Feature): Google is rolling out features where Gemini can automatically generate summaries from meeting recordings and transcripts after the meeting concludes. This summary might be sent via email or attached to the meeting event in Google Calendar.
- Summarizing the Transcript in Google Docs: Google Meet transcripts are often saved as Google Docs in the meeting organizer’s Google Drive (usually in a “Meet Recordings” folder). If you have Gemini for Workspace enabled for Docs, you can open the transcript document and use the integrated Gemini side panel or button (often looks like a sparkle icon ✨) to ask it to “Summarize this document”. This is a very effective way to get a concise overview.
- Requirement: Your organization’s Google Workspace administrator needs to have enabled these AI features, and your specific Enterprise plan might require the Gemini for Workspace add-on license.
Manual Summarization using the Transcript:
- Locate the Transcript: Find the meeting recording in Google Drive (usually in the organizer’s Drive > “Meet Recordings” folder). The transcript is typically saved alongside the video file, often as a Google Doc or a
.sbv file (though the Doc is more common now).
- Review and Summarize: Open the transcript document and manually read through it, identifying the key discussion points, decisions, and action items. This is the traditional method but what you want to avoid.
Copy/Paste into an External AI Tool:
- Get the Transcript Text: Open the transcript file (the Google Doc version is easiest).
- Copy: Select and copy the entire text of the transcript.
- Paste and Prompt: Paste the text into a separate AI chat tool (like the web version of Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and ask it to “Summarize this meeting transcript, focusing on key decisions and action items.”
- Caution: Be mindful of your organization’s data privacy and security policies before pasting potentially sensitive meeting contents into external tools. Using the integrated Gemini for Workspace (Option 1) is generally preferable from a security standpoint.
Steps to Take:
- Check for Transcripts: First, ensure that transcription was enabled for the meetings you recorded. You should find the transcript file alongside the video file in Google Drive (usually in the “Meet Recordings” folder of the meeting organizer).
- Check for Gemini Features: Look for the Gemini (✨) icon within Google Docs when you open the transcript. If it’s there, try using its summarization feature. Also, check your email or the Calendar event associated with the meeting for any automatically generated summaries.
- Consult your Admin: If you don’t see these features or are unsure, contact your Google Workspace administrator. They can tell you if:
- Transcription is enabled by default.
- Your account has a license for Gemini for Google Workspace.
- The specific AI summarization features are enabled for your organization.
The most integrated and efficient method is using Gemini for Google Workspace directly within Docs or relying on its automatic post-meeting summaries if available for your account.