Google's AI note-taking app transcribes meetings offline with on-device model

google released an experimental note-taking app called google ai edge foresight that uses an on-device embeddinggemma 2 model to process audio and notes without connecting to the cloud. the app is free to use, currently optimized for macs with apple silicon, and allows users to transcribe meetings and audio files entirely offline. users can jot down shorthand bullet points during meetings, which the app transforms into polished notes based on the transcript. the app also includes a built-in assistant that can answer questions about the meeting and reference local files. google emphasizes that users' files, meeting audio, and notes never leave their computer. this app is part of a growing number of ai note-taking tools, but stands out for its on-device operation.