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Google debuts Google AI Edge Foresight, a local macOS note-taking app for meetings that uses its 740M-parameter EmbeddingGemma 2 model and Gemma 4 assistant (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)

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This app uses Google's advanced EmbeddingGemma 2 model and Gemma 4 assistant to enhance local note-taking during meetings. Google emphasizes that this app leverages cutting-edge AI technology to provide users with a seamless and intuitive experience.

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This app uses Google's advanced EmbeddingGemma 2 model and Gemma 4 assistant to enhance l…: This app uses Google's advanced EmbeddingGemma 2 model and Gemma 4 assistant to enhance local note-taking during meetings.
Google emphasizes that this app leverages cutting-edge AI technology to provide users wit…: Google emphasizes that this app leverages cutting-edge AI technology to provide users with a seamless and intuitive experience.

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Google debuts Google AI Edge Foresight, a local macOS note-taking app for meetings that uses its 740M-parameter EmbeddingGemma 2 model and Gemma 4 assistant (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)

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