Google appears to be preparing a significant set of updates for NotebookLM, its AI-powered note-taking platform. The latest discoveries reveal a new Artifact type called Quiz, soon to appear in the Notebook Apps menu alongside Flashcards. This addition aims at students, professionals, and anyone interested in active learning, as both Flashcards and Quizzes leverage AI to generate study materials from user-provided sources. The Quiz Artifact, according to internal descriptions, will generate interactive quizzes tailored to uploaded content, providing users with a way to check their understanding after studying with flashcards.
Artifact Studio’s evolving interface reflects Google’s broader focus on integrating study tools directly into NotebookLM. Video overviews, another teased feature, suggest Google’s ambition to support visual learners, as users may soon generate short, explanatory videos based on their notes or selected topics. These learning-oriented tools are likely to appear alongside upcoming sharing options, allowing users to distribute flashcards or quizzes without exposing the entire notebook, a step toward collaborative or classroom scenarios.

Another newly spotted update involves expanded source support. Users will soon be able to upload Word documents directly, not just Google Docs, removing a longstanding barrier and making it easier for those with mixed document formats to integrate all their study materials. The precise release timing remains unclear, but the interconnected nature of these features suggests a coordinated launch is on the horizon.
Google’s NotebookLM, still a relatively young project, continues to evolve with a clear emphasis on AI-assisted learning. These upcoming tools position it as a more robust competitor to established platforms by addressing real-world user needs for flexible study methods, diverse source support, and simple sharing.