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please don't send AI generated meeting summaries.

You sat through the meeting. Now you're sitting through the AI summary of the meeting. 🤦‍♂️

❌ Don't do this

KT
Keith 2:47 PM Here's the summary from Copilot:
KT
Keith 2:47 PM "The team engaged in a productive discussion regarding the upcoming product launch. Key themes included the importance of cross-functional alignment and ensuring all stakeholders remain informed. Sarah reiterated the value of clear communication going forward, and Tom underscored the need for proactive timeline management. The group collectively agreed that next steps should be taken to ensure a smooth and successful delivery."
TM
Tim 2:49 PM ok but what was actually decided

Note that Tim now has to chase Keith for the real answer, and Keith generated that wall of text in three seconds without reading it himself.

People who do this are generally trying to be helpful by providing a record of the meeting. But a Copilot dump is not a record. For most people, you're actually just making them dig for the one thing that matters: outcomes.

The same goes for:

  • "Here's what Copilot pulled from the transcript"
  • "Summary attached (AI generated)"
  • "Teams auto-summary below 👇"
  • pasting 900 words with no clear narrative or decisions
  • etc.

Just write what was decided! 😫

✅ Instead try this

JM
Jamie 2:50 PM Notes from the launch sync:
Decided: Launch on Mar 1st
Owner: Sarah
Due: Friday
Blocked: Legal sign-off outstanding (Tim)

If you want to add context or pleasantries, go for it, just lead with the decisions.

For example:

  • "Quick notes. One decision, two actions below"
  • "Short one today, see actions"
  • "Nothing decided yet, follow-up Thursday"

It may seem like extra effort, but writing a three-line summary also forces you to know what was decided, which turns out to be useful information to have.

Everyone's happy! 🎉

⚠️ One more crime

SR
Sarah 2:47 PM "The team engaged in a productive discussion... [800 words]"
⚠️ AI generated - please check for accuracy

The slop is bad. But the disclaimer is worse.

It's saying: "I didn't read this, and I don't know if it's right, but it's your problem now."

If your summary contains the line "AI generated, please check for accuracy", you haven't written a summary. You've created homework.

You were in the meeting. You know what was decided. That's the only accuracy check that matters, and only you can do it.

Don't outsource your accuracy. ✋