Fireflies adds dictation to its desktop notetaking apps
Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app.
Fireflies.ai, a company specializing in voice AI technology, has expanded its offerings by introducing a dictation feature to its desktop notetaking apps on Mac and Windows. Called Fireflies Talk, this new feature functions similarly to competitors such as Wispr Flow, Willow, and SuperWhisper. Users can initiate dictation by pressing the Fn key on Mac or Ctrl + Win on Windows, regardless of the application they are currently using.
Fireflies.ai will then record the user's voice and convert it into neatly formatted text within the app's text field. CEO Krish Ramineni explained that voice is a more natural and efficient method for completing tasks, especially since individuals speak approximately three times faster than they type. Meetings served as the initial application for this technology, but Fireflies.ai envisions AI as a constant assistant throughout the day, aiding users with tasks such as drafting emails, managing inboxes, and generating insights from meeting transcriptions.
The dictation feature is included in the company's existing subscription plans, avoiding any additional charges. Unlike competitors who offer free meeting notetaking with paid dictation, Fireflies.ai keeps all dictation transcripts stored locally, ensuring user privacy. The company is committed to automating workflows based on meeting transcriptions and contextual information, with future plans to introduce an AI assistant that leverages this contextual data.
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