Google Workspace will enable AI note-taking by default for some customers

Google LLC is rolling out a new admin setting for Google Meet's AI note-taking feature, 'Take notes for me,' that allows enabling automatic notes only for meetings with three or more people, with the setting ON by default for Business Standard and Business Plus customers and OFF by default for Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Frontline Plus, and Google AI Pro for Education customers, effective no sooner than September 21, 2026. End users will also gain a similar option to enable note-taking for meetings with 3+ guests, with the rollout starting no sooner than that date. Admins are advised to review settings before September 21, 2026, to avoid unintended impacts.

July 16, 2026 New Google Meet 'Take notes for me' settings for admins and end users To help users remember to capture notes for meetings when it’s most valuable, we’re updating the admin and end user settings that let them pre-configure AI note-taking for Google Meet. Admin settings Previously, admins could only enable or disable automatic note-taking for all meetings. Today, we’re starting to roll out a third option, which will allow admins to enable automatic note-taking only for meetings with three or more people. Customers on Business Standard and Business Plus plans will soon see this setting turned ON by default ; the setting will be OFF by default for customers on Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, and Frontline Plus plans, as well as those with the Google AI Pro for Education add-on. There will be no impact to the end user experience on any plan before September 21, 2026. If you want to change your settings, you can do so in the Admin console. If you currently participate in the Gemini Alpha program, and previously tested this setting, it may already be ON. Please review the current state of the settings for your organization in the Admin console before September 21, 2026. End user settings We’re also introducing a way for end users to enable note-taking only for meetings with three or more participants. Once the “For all meetings I host with 3+ guests” option rolls out, users should revisit their settings to confirm they’re configured as desired. This option will become available no sooner than September 21; stay tuned to the Workspace Updates blog to be notified when that rollout starts. Getting started Admins for Business Standard and Business Plus organizations: This new setting is ON by default. If you wish to change your settings, you should do so before September 21, 2026, to avoid any impact for end users. Visit the Help Center for more information on how to adjust these settings https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/meet/upcoming-changes-to-automatic-note-taking . Admins for Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Frontline Plus, and Google AI Pro for Education organizations: This new setting is OFF by default. You can adjust this setting in the Admin console once it appears, but it will not affect the end user experience before September 21, 2026. Visit the Help Center for more information on how to adjust these settings https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/meet/upcoming-changes-to-automatic-note-taking . Admins for organizations participating in Gemini Alpha program: Your settings may be impacted by previous configurations. Please review your settings before September 21, 2026, to ensure they’re configured correctly. End users on all plans: The default set by admins will go into effect for end users no sooner than September 21, 2026. Users can override this default in the Meet user settings after that date. Visit the Help Center to learn more about Meeting settings for “take notes for me” https://support.google.com/meet/answer/16909639 . Rollout pace Admin setting Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177 Rolling out now, with expected completion by August 3, 2026 End user setting Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177 Gradual rollout up to 15 days for feature visibility starting no sooner than September 21, 2026 We’ll post an update on the Workspace Updates blog when the end user setting rollout begins. Availability Business: Business Standard and Plus Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus Other Editions: Frontline Plus Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education Resources - Google Meet Help: Take notes for me in Google Meet https://support.google.com/meet/answer/14754931 - Google Workspace Updates Blog: New user controls for Take notes for me https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/02/new-user-controls-for-take-notes-for-me.html