NotebookLM
| Developer(s) | Google Labs |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2023 |
| Website | notebooklm |
NotebookLM is a research and note-taking web application 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 an audio feature that summarizes documents in a conversational, podcast-like format.[1][2]
NotebookLM was initially launched in 2023 as "Project Tailwind".[2][3] Google describes it as a "virtual research assistant".[4] In addition to text files, NotebookLM can process PDFs, Google Docs, websites, and Google Slides.[1] The audio feature, released in September 2024, gained media attention for its ability to condense complex documents into engaging podcasts.[4][5][6] Initially intended for researchers, NotebookLM has also been adopted by companies and students.[1]
References
- ^ a b c David, Emilia (2024-09-19). "Google's NotebookLM evolves: What IT leaders need to know about its enterprise applications". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ a b Pierce, David (2024-09-22). "The chatbot becomes the teacher". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ Vincent, James (2023-05-10). "Google teases Project Tailwind — a prototype AI notebook that learns from your documents". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ a b Orland, Kyle (2024-09-23). "Fake AI "podcasters" are reviewing my book and it's freaking me out". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ Malik, Aisha (2024-09-11). "Google's AI note-taking app NotebookLM can now explain complex topics to you out loud". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ Reporter, Marie Boran Technology (2024-09-23). "Five productivity hacks using Google's new AI podcast creator". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-09-25.