Otter.ai: Your Automated Meeting Assistant

2026-05-05 12:27:39+08

Otter.ai has evolved from a simple transcription tool into a full "Meeting Assistant" that can attend Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet calls on your behalf.

The End of Note-taking

Otter records the audio, transcribes it in real-time, and automatically identifies different speakers. After the meeting, it generates a concise summary and a list of action items.

Key Capabilities

  • Otter AI Chat: Ask questions about current or past meetings, like "What did Sarah say about the budget?"
  • Automated Screenshots: It captures important slides shared during a presentation.
  • Calendar Sync: It sees your upcoming meetings and joins them automatically.

Usage Tips

Use the "Custom Vocabulary" feature to teach Otter specific industry jargon or teammate names to improve transcription accuracy.