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Google bakes NotebookLM, its research tool, into Gemini

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Why This Matters

Google's integration of NotebookLM into the Gemini app enhances its AI research capabilities by allowing users to create and manage notebooks directly within the chatbot. This development streamlines information gathering and analysis, making AI-powered research more accessible and efficient for both consumers and professionals. As it expands to more users and platforms, it signals Google's commitment to integrating advanced AI tools into everyday workflows.

Key Takeaways

Google has fully integrated NotebookLM, its AI-powered research tool, into the Gemini app. The company launched a standalone NotebookLM app last year, but as it said in its announcement, “keeping track of everything can be a challenge.” It added NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app last year, but now you can create notebooks right inside the chatbot.

You can now find the option to create a new notebook in Gemini’s side panel and then select “Add sources” that the tool can use, such as PDFs, documents, website URLs, YouTube videos and even copy-pasted text. NotebookLM will use information from those sources to create a searchable repository of information for you, and you can ask Gemini to create things like reviewers, infographics and video and audio overviews that turn your uploaded information into an easy-to-understand format. Take note, however, that Google warns users within the NotebookLM interface that it can be inaccurate, and that it’s best if you double-check information it puts out.

The company is rolling out NotebookLM’s full integration into Gemini this week for Google AI Ultra, Pro and Plus subscribers on the web. It will be available on mobile, in more locations and to free users over the coming weeks.