NotebookLM explained

Developer:Google Labs
Released:2023

NotebookLM (Google NotebookLM) is a research and note-taking online tool developed by Google Labs that uses artificial intelligence (AI), specifically Google Gemini, to assist users in interacting with their documents. It can generate summaries, explanations, and answers based on content uploaded by users. It also includes "Audio Overviews", which summarizes documents in a conversational, podcast-like format.[1] [2] The team building the product includes popular science author Steven Johnson and product manager Raiza Martin.[3] [4]

NotebookLM was initially launched in 2023 as "Project Tailwind".[5] Google describes it as a "virtual research assistant".[6] In addition to text files, NotebookLM can process PDFs, Google Docs, websites, and Google Slides. The "Audio Overviews" feature,[7] released in September 2024, gained media attention for its ability to condense complex documents into engaging podcasts.[8] [9]

Initially intended for researchers, NotebookLM has also been adopted by companies and students. In mid-October 2024, Google removed the "experimental" status/badge for the software.[10]

References

  1. Web site: David . Emilia . 2024-09-19 . Google’s NotebookLM evolves: What IT leaders need to know about its enterprise applications . 2024-09-25 . VentureBeat . en-US.
  2. Web site: Pierce . David . 2024-09-22 . The chatbot becomes the teacher . 2024-09-25 . The Verge . en.
  3. News: Levy . Steven . Google’s NotebookLM Aims to Be the Ultimate Writing Assistant . 2024-10-12 . Wired . en-US . 1059-1028.
  4. News: Rogers . Reece . How to Generate an AI Podcast Using Google’s NotebookLM . 2024-10-12 . Wired . en-US . 1059-1028.
  5. Web site: Vincent . James . 2023-05-10 . Google teases Project Tailwind — a prototype AI notebook that learns from your documents . 2024-09-25 . The Verge . en.
  6. Web site: Orland . Kyle . 2024-09-23 . Fake AI “podcasters” are reviewing my book and it’s freaking me out . 2024-09-25 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  7. Web site: 2024-09-11 . NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources . 2024-09-25 . Google . en-us.
  8. Web site: Malik . Aisha . 2024-09-11 . Google's AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud . 2024-09-25 . TechCrunch . en-US.
  9. Web site: Boran . Marie . 2024-09-23 . Five productivity hacks using Google's new AI podcast creator . 2024-09-25 . Newsweek . en.
  10. Web site: Li . Abner . 2024-10-17 . Google drops ‘experimental’ status for NotebookLM . 2024-10-19 . 9to5Google . en-US.

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