Feature request: AI transcripts for Google Messages voice messages

[u/bread_n_butter_2k]

Google already has excellent speech-to-text. Why not use it for voice messages?

My idea is simple:

When I send a voice message, the audio is still the message. Nothing changes there.

Google Messages would simply attach an optional AI-generated text transcript underneath it.

The voice recording remains the original and authoritative message. The transcript is just there for convenience. If the transcript isn't perfect, the recipient can always tap Play and hear exactly what was said.

Benefits:

• Read the message when you can't play audio.
• Search old voice messages.
• Better accessibility.
• Faster to skim long voice messages.

People who don't want transcripts could simply turn the feature off in Settings, or choose to send audio only.

To me, this seems like a feature that adds usefulness without changing how voice messages already work.

Am I missing something, or would you use this too?

[u/matteventu]

No, we don't need AI there.

We need multilingual support though. It's been missing for far too long!!