What exactly changed in Google Meet on February 25?

Google added a pre-join toggle for its AI notes helper and improved in-call notices. Users see the option before entering a meeting, and clearer labels appear when the assistant is active. This gives hosts and guests more control and visibility, supporting better consent and smoother meeting starts.

Does the feature record audio or store content automatically?

Google Meet shows clearer messages when the AI helper is active, and users have a pre-join choice. The update focuses on control and transparency, not always-on capture. Check your Workspace admin settings and product documentation for data handling specifics before broad rollout, then brief teams on approved use.

How should Singapore firms handle PDPA with AI meeting notes?

Use the pre-join toggle to obtain clear consent, document policy in your meeting invites, and train hosts to confirm use at the start. Keep retention settings aligned with internal rules, and audit usage in sensitive meetings. These steps help teams use AI notes while meeting PDPA and client expectations.

Why does this matter for Google investors?

Small, user-first AI upgrades often drive daily engagement and reduce churn, which can support Workspace revenue growth. Clear controls help adoption in regulated sectors. Together with ongoing infrastructure investments, these steps position Google to monetize collaboration demand while managing reliability and cost over time.

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Google Meet February 25: Pre-join control for AI ‘Take notes for me’

ByDanny Kontos February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Google Meet take notes for me now includes a pre-join toggle and clearer in-call notices, rolling out from February 25. We see this as a useful boost to privacy, consent, and control before a call starts. For Singapore companies, it supports PDPA-friendly workflows and smoother hybrid meetings. For investors, these AI-first touches can increase Workspace stickiness and reduce churn. The change looks small, but it can support higher engagement across teams that rely on Meet every day.