Google has announced several updates to its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, which aim to improve user interaction and functionality. The updates include a redesigned interface, the introduction of interactive Audio Overviews, and a premium version called NotebookLM Plus.
If you were impressed by Audio Overviews from NotebookLM earlier - get ready to experience it again 🔥
— TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) December 13, 2024
Here I uploaded TestingCatalog News website as a source and asked AI hosts to rank recent AI releases into a top 5 list.
Looks like someone is biased 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/dQtIVKOXfQ
NotebookLM is designed to help users manage and generate content from their sources through an intuitive interface divided into three panels: Sources, Chat, and Studio. The Sources panel allows users to manage their documents, the Chat panel facilitates AI-assisted discussions about these documents, and the Studio panel enables the creation of new content such as study guides and Audio Overviews.
The new interactive Audio Overviews feature allows users to engage with AI hosts in real-time. Users can ask questions during an Audio Overview session, receiving responses tailored to their uploaded sources. This feature is currently in beta and aims to provide a more personalized learning experience.
BREAKING 🚨: NotebookLM will be getting a new updated UI with 3 separate sections for Sources, Chat and Notes & Audio Overview 👀
— TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) December 12, 2024
This also comes with an "Interactive Audio Beta" where users will be able to interact with hosts in realtime 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Aufd7eKThH
NotebookLM Plus is a premium subscription offering enhanced features for power users, teams, and enterprises. It includes:
- Increased limits on Audio Overviews, notebooks, and sources per notebook.
- Customization of notebook responses.
- Access to shared team notebooks with usage analytics.
This version emphasizes data protection with enterprise-grade security and will be available through Google Workspace or Google Cloud. It will also be included in the Google One AI Premium subscription starting in early 2025.
