Google has introduced a new Mac app, AI Edge Foresight, aiming to compete with the AI-powered note-taker Granola. Leveraging an on-device EmbeddingGemma 2 model with 740 million parameters, this app is designed to fully operate offline, capturing meeting notes from in-person sessions or various apps. It features a split-screen layout allowing users to take shorthand notes manually while simultaneously generating AI-based notes. Additionally, it enables viewing transcripts and interacting with an AI assistant powered by the Gemma 4 model to answer questions during or after meetings.

One of AI Edge Foresight’s key functionalities is allowing users to upload a range of document formats, including PDFs, Google Docs, Microsoft Office files, Markdown, and web bookmarks. This content creates a personalized knowledge base that the app can reference to provide real-time answers during meetings. Google emphasizes the app’s offline-first design tailored for Apple Silicon, making it useful when internet access is unavailable, such as during travel. The launch follows Google’s earlier release of an experimental AI dictation tool in April 2026, marking a more polished step into the AI meeting note space.

The meeting note-taker market is becoming increasingly crowded, with recent entries from other companies such as Wispr and Calendly, alongside Superhuman’s acquisition of the note-taker Fathom in September 2026. Google’s new tool appears intended to showcase the capabilities of its Gemini series of offline AI models, positioning itself as a strong contender by emphasizing privacy and local-first operation. While AI Edge Foresight currently functions as a standalone Mac app, Google may extend its offerings to consumer versions integrated with video calling apps via cloud-powered Gemini models in the future.

This release reinforces Google’s ongoing strategy to innovate in AI-driven productivity tools and local AI applications that prioritize user control and privacy. By combining offline capabilities with powerful AI assistants and comprehensive document integration, Google aims to enhance how users capture and interact with meeting content. AI Edge Foresight adds to the growing wave of AI applications redefining workplace collaboration and knowledge management through advanced yet accessible technology.