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Fireflies.ai adds dictation feature to its desktop notetaking applications
Key points
- Fireflies.ai launched Fireflies Talk dictation feature.
- Available on existing Mac and Windows desktop apps.
- Users activate dictation with keyboard shortcuts.
- Dictation transcripts are stored locally.
Fireflies.ai Introduces Desktop Dictation
Fireflies.ai, known for its meeting notetaking services, has released a new dictation feature named Fireflies Talk for its desktop applications. This feature is available for users on both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Functionality and Usage
Fireflies Talk allows users to dictate text into any open application by pressing specific keyboard shortcuts: Fn on Mac or Ctrl + Win on Windows. The system records the user's voice and transcribes it directly into the active text field.
Fireflies CEO Krish Ramineni stated that this feature aims to integrate AI assistance beyond meetings into daily workflows, including email, Slack, and documents.
Pricing and Data Privacy
The new dictation feature is included within existing Fireflies subscription plans without additional charges. Fireflies stated that it does not retain recordings and stores dictation transcripts locally on the user's device.
Broader AI Strategy
This dictation capability is part of Fireflies' larger strategy to automate workflows and build an AI assistant that utilizes context from user interactions. The company previously introduced "mini-apps" for meeting insights and a feature for email management.
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Reporting from
Fireflies.ai introduced a new dictation feature, Fireflies Talk, to its Mac and Windows applications. This expansion moves Fireflies beyond meeting transcription into general dictation for various desktop applications.