Last September, Zoom launched its very own generative AI assistant called AI Companion. The technology is simple, effective, and quite powerful. Since its original release, Zoom has updated the program with some additional features. This updated version of AI Companion is available to all Clemson users as of June 3, 2024. Below is a brief overview of the program’s in-meeting features to help you get acquainted. Please note that according to Zoom’s terms of use, no user data is used to train any AI models. All of these features are optional.
During a Zoom meeting, the host can enable the “Meeting Summary” feature to generate a comprehensive meeting summary. This summary is automatically shared with the host and can also be shared with other participants via email and Team Chat, provided that continuous meeting chat is available. This ensures that everyone stays informed and can easily reference key points from the meeting.
When AI Companion’s “Questions” feature is enabled, the program can provide answers to various queries about a Zoom meeting. Participants can request a summary of the meeting up to that point or ask specific questions about the discussion. This feature allows attendees to quickly catch up on what they might have missed or gain clarity on particular points, enhancing overall understanding and engagement during the meeting.
When “Smart Recording” is enabled, cloud recordings are automatically organized into chapters, and highlights are generated. These chapters and highlights can be easily shared and viewed by others, making it simpler to navigate and review key parts of the recording. This feature enhances accessibility and allows users to quickly find and reference important sections of the meeting.
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Overall, Zoom’s updated AI Companion promises to be an extremely useful generative AI assistant. Its new features for live meetings provide users with efficient and streamlined solutions for generating meeting summaries, smart recordings, and overall meeting management strategies. These enhancements are designed to improve productivity and ensure that participants can easily access and share important information from their meetings.
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