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Google AI Edge Foresight brings private, on-device transcription to Mac users, functioning entirely without an internet connection using local Gemma models.
Google has released an experimental macOS application called Google AI Edge Foresight that transcribes meetings and summarizes notes entirely offline.
The new app, reported by TechCrunch and The Verge, is designed for Macs with Apple Silicon and operates without a cloud connection. It utilizes Google’s on-device EmbeddingGemma 2 model, which TechCrunch notes features 740 million parameters, to process audio and files locally. Google stated that meeting audio, notes, and files never leave the user's computer.
Foresight uses a split-screen interface where users can write shorthand bullet points on one side while the AI generates notes on the other. According to The Verge, the app includes a built-in assistant that can answer questions about meeting content. While The Verge credits the EmbeddingGemma 2 model for the app's functionality, TechCrunch identifies the assistant specifically as being powered by a Gemma 4 model.
Users can also build a local knowledge base by connecting files such as PDFs, Google Docs, Microsoft Office formats, and web bookmarks. The app can reference these materials to answer questions in real time during a meeting. Both outlets noted that Foresight competes with existing AI tools like Granola and Wispr Flow by offering local-first processing.
Background
The release follows an experimental AI-powered dictation tool Google launched in April that also used local models. While that previous app did not reach mainstream usage, TechCrunch suggests the new tool serves to showcase the capabilities of the Gemma series of offline models.
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