ChatGPT Can Record Meetings Now — But Should You Rethink Your Workflow?

You’ve probably seen the headlines: the new ChatGPT desktop app can now record audio and screen activity. It’s a headline-grabbing update — but does it signal the end of dedicated transcription and meeting tools?

It’s an impressive addition, no doubt. But before you consider restructuring your team’s workflow or replacing your existing tools, it’s worth taking a closer look at whether ChatGPT’s new recording capabilities can truly meet the demands of professional use.

Head-to-Head: ChatGPT Record vs. Notta

What These Table Differences Mean When Using ChatGPT

Without knowing who said what, transcripts turn into a wall of text. That makes it difficult to create accurate meeting notes, assign action items, or understand team dynamics.

ChatGPT’s record mode only works on the macOS desktop app—excluding Windows users, mobile workers, and anyone needing to record on the go.

You can’t import existing audio files or sync transcripts with tools like Slack, Notion, Google Docs, HubSpot, or Salesforce. That means no automated CRM updates, no support ticket creation, no Slack reminders—everything stays manual.

There’s no shared workspace, no permission controls, and no collaborative editing. ChatGPT’s recording feature simply isn’t designed for professional teamwork.

With no built-in storage or data management capabilities, there’s no centralized archive, no admin visibility, and no control over how or where your meeting data lives.

Why Notta is the Smarter Choice

Notta is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring your data is handled with the highest standards of security and compliance. All recordings and transcripts are encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2) and at rest (AES-256), with strict access controls and no human review—guaranteeing both privacy and protection of sensitive information.

Available on Web, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension—Notta works wherever your team does.

Features like speaker identification, real-time collaboration, and powerful integrations (Slack, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, and more) turn meetings into actionable insights effortlessly.

Notta is available across all major platforms—Web browser, iPhone, iPad, Android phones/tablets, and Chrome Extension—making it easy to record, transcribe, and collaborate whether you're at your desk or on the go.

Final Verdict: Is ChatGPT a ‘Killer’ of Transcription and Meeting Tools?

For professionals, the answer is a clear no. ChatGPT’s record mode might work for personal voice notes or one-off recordings, but it lacks the essential features, flexibility, and collaboration power that teams need to manage meetings effectively. If you’re looking for a tool that’s truly built for professional transcription and productivity, Notta is ready when you are — and you can try it for free.

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