Evernote AI enhances note-taking and organization by using AI to summarize, categorize, and retrieve information efficiently, helping teams manage tasks and ideas effectively.
Evernote v11 introduces three powerful AI features that transform note-taking and information management into a smarter, more productive workflow.[3][4] The **AI Assistant**, developed in collaboration with OpenAI, enables users to interact with their notes through a dedicated chat interface, allowing them to search content, generate and modify text, organize notes across notebooks, and even search the web without leaving the application.[3][4] **Semantic Search** uses natural language queries to surface relevant notes and key details without requiring exact keyword matching, making information retrieval faster and more intuitive.[4]
The **AI Meeting Notes** feature records, transcribes, and automatically summarizes both in-person and online meetings with support for multiple speakers, capturing key action items for easy reference.[4] These features are designed for individuals and teams who manage large volumes of information—from students and professionals organizing research and projects to long-time Evernote users seeking to unlock deeper insights from their existing knowledge base.[3]
What sets Evernote AI apart is its integration directly into Evernote's core workflows rather than functioning as a separate tool, combined with granular user control that allows individual features to be enabled or disabled based on preference, and availability across Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms.[4]
Evernote explicitly states it will NOT use user Input or Output from AI Features to train AI models unless the user dire
No training on user data means no opt-out is necessary.
Moderate risk. Suitable for internal data but avoid confidential information.
Evernote explicitly states it will NOT use user Input or Output from AI Features to train AI models unless the user directs them to do so. This is a clear, enterprise-friendly protection with no default training on user data.
“[Privacy] "We will not use your Input or Output from an AI Feature (as defined in the Supplemental Terms) to train our artificial intelligence models or tools unless you direct us to do so."”
The license granted is limited to service operation but is described as 'irrevocable' and 'transferable, sub-licensable' to third parties for service delivery purposes. While not perpetual post-termination, the broad sublicensing language and irrevocable nature create moderate concern for enterprise use.
“[ToS] "you are granting us a license to display, perform and distribute your Content...these rights and licenses are royalty free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide and irrevocable (for so long as your Content is stored with us)"”
Evernote shares data with service providers under strict DPAs and does not sell data to advertisers. However, the policy mentions sharing with 'affiliates' and 'partners' for integrations, and users can voluntarily enable third-party app access. Sub-processor list is not explicitly published in provided documents.
“[Privacy] "We disclose your personal data with our service providers who process data on our behalf...We require these providers to agree to strict data protection requirements...We do not share your personal data with any third parties for their own advertising purposes."”
Retention periods are stated (3 years for support data, 5 years for compliance data) but backup systems may retain deleted content for up to one year. Deletion on request is available but not instantaneous, creating moderate concern for sensitive enterprise data.
“[Privacy] "The Evernote Service's back-up systems may retain residual copies of your deleted Content for up to one year...we retain personal data processed for customer support purposes...for a maximum of three (3) years from your most recent interaction"”
Evernote explicitly states users retain copyright and all rights in their Content. The company claims no right, title, or interest in user Content beyond the limited license needed to operate the service.
“[ToS] "You retain copyright and any other rights you already held in your Content before you submitted, posted or displayed it on or through the Evernote Service...we do not obtain any right, title or interest from you under these Terms in any of your Content."”
The Privacy Policy references GDPR compliance and Italian data protection law, but no specific certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) are mentioned in the provided documents. GDPR compliance is claimed but formal certification status is unclear.
“[Privacy] "We provide this privacy policy in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR'), the Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (as amended), and other applicable local laws"”
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