Hate Meetings? Let AI Sit in for You

We’ve all been there—back-to-back meetings that could’ve been emails. You’re drained, your to-do list is untouched, and yet somehow, there’s another meeting on your calendar.

Good news: AI is stepping in to take your place.

Yep, you read that right. AI can actually attend meetings for you, take notes, summarize key points, and even remind you of action items. It’s like having a personal assistant that never zones out.

AI taking Notes in a Meeting

How AI Attends Meetings for You

• Note-taking Bots: Tools like Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, and Fathom join your Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet calls to capture everything said. No more frantic typing.

• Smart Summaries: Instead of a 60-minute replay, AI gives you the highlights—what decisions were made, and what you need to do.

• Action Items: Some AI tools automatically create task lists you can drop right into Trello, Asana, or your calendar.

Why This Is a Game-Changer

• Save Time: Skip meetings that don’t need your full attention and just read the summary.

• Stay Focused: Focus on your real work while AI handles the “just in case” calls.

• Better Recall: Ever forget what was said? AI gives you a searchable transcript so nothing slips through the cracks.

Action Steps: Try It This Week

1. Pick a Meeting Tool – Try Otter.ai (free tier), Fireflies.ai, or Fathom.

2. Set It Up – Connect it to your Zoom or Google Meet calendar.

3. Skip a Meeting – Let the AI join in your place. Afterwards, read the summary and check the action items.

Chances are, you’ll realize you don’t need to be “in the room” for every meeting.

The Future of Meetings

In the near future, AI won’t just take notes—it’ll:

• Flag when conversations go off-topic.

• Highlight when someone mentions your name so you only tune in when needed.

• Even translate meetings in real time across languages.

Your time is valuable. AI makes sure meetings don’t waste it.

💬 Be honest: would you trust AI to sit in your meetings, or do you feel like you’d miss something important? Share your thoughts below!