Most of us use some form of AI meeting assistant now.
Sometimes it’s a bot battle just getting them into the room.
But what’s the etiquette?
Do you have good AI meeting manners?
This week, at our FSB group meeting, we spent the first ten minutes swatting the flies.
At a client session, I couldn’t get Read.AI to work in Teams (but then again, not much does).
Mine’s set to join automatically for client meetings. No one’s complained yet.
But would you leave a meeting if it was being recorded by AI?
I reckon there are three principles:
Your meeting. Your rules.
Let people know it’s being recorded and give them the option to leave.
Trickier in a one-to-one, so give them a heads-up in advance. That way, they can choose not to attend.
(I’m updating my Calendly invites to reflect this.)
Someone else’s meeting. Their rules.
Don’t just dump your Otter into the call. Ask.
If they say no? Back to the old ways.
Pen and paper. (Or in my case, Apple Pencil and iPad.)
Group meetings. Shared rules.
I’d say no AI note-taking unless the host makes it clear.
These sessions are usually open forums, and people need to feel safe sharing.
If a record’s needed, the host should manage it and share with the group.
So, there you go.
Not enforceable, but a start.
What are your thoughts on AI in meetings?
Does it help or hinder?
Would love to know.
Enjoy your Quick PINT
Nigel
