Notion Launches AI Transcription to Rival Granola & More
▼ Summary
– Notion has introduced an AI-powered meeting transcription and summary feature, joining competitors like ClickUp, Zoom, and Granola in this space.
– The new feature allows users to transcribe meetings, take notes simultaneously, and generate AI summaries, currently available on Mac desktop with mobile support coming soon.
– Notion’s tool requires participant consent before transcription and supports over a dozen languages, including English, Chinese, and Spanish.
– The company is expanding into enterprise features like cross-app search and research mode, positioning itself as a broader productivity suite to compete with Google and Microsoft.
– This follows Notion’s recent launches of a calendar and AI-powered email client, signaling its move beyond just a notes and docs app.
The competition in AI-powered meeting transcription is heating up as productivity tools race to offer smarter solutions. Notion has now entered this space with its own transcription feature, positioning itself against established players like Otter, Granola, and Zoom’s AI assistant. The new tool transcribes meetings in real time while generating summaries—a capability that mirrors Granola’s approach.
Notion’s AI notetaker captures audio directly from system inputs, currently supporting Mac users on app version 4.7.0. Mobile compatibility is expected soon, broadening accessibility. To activate it, users simply type “/meet” on any Notion page, confirm participant consent, and let the AI handle the rest. Once the meeting ends, the tool produces a structured summary with formatting options tailored for different meeting types, from sales calls to standups.
Multilingual support is a key advantage, with transcription available in over a dozen languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese. This makes Notion’s solution viable for global teams needing accurate, localized meeting records.
Beyond transcription, Notion is aggressively expanding its enterprise offerings. New additions like cross-app search and AI-powered research mode allow users to compile insights from multiple sources into shareable documents. The company is also integrating meeting blocks into workflows, letting teams reference discussions directly within project folders.
These updates signal Notion’s ambition to evolve beyond a simple note-taking app. Recent launches—such as its calendar integration and AI-driven Gmail client—demonstrate a clear push to compete with giants like Google and Microsoft in the productivity suite arena. With transcription now in its toolkit, Notion is solidifying its position as a versatile platform for modern work.
(Source: TechCrunch)
