Your AI Research Assistant with a Voice
How NotebookLM Uses AI to Transform Research And Learning
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Are you tired of spending hours going through documents and articles? Do you want to find something in a document, video, or research paper but feel like it’s a tedious task?
Meet NotebookLM, the AI-powered notebook that's changing the way we research and learn. Upload your documents and sources, ask questions, and get answers instantly. Not only that, but you can also turn your notes into audio summaries to help you study more effectively.
Imagine summarizing a complex report with a single click, generating study notes, or transform research studies into digestible audio podcasts. NotebookLM empowers you to work smarter, not harder, making it easier than ever to stay up-to-date on any topic—even when you're on the go.
Your Personalized AI Research Assistant
What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is an experimental AI product developed by Google. It was built using the Gemini AI language model and was designed to help users research and learn more effectively by leveraging the use of artificial intelligence.
What makes NotebookLM different from other note-taking tools?
Audio Overview for Summarizing Key Insights
What if your notes could talk to you?
NotebookLM is not like other traditional note-taking tools because it's built on the idea of using artificial intelligence to improve the way we learn and study. It not only organizes information but also helps you understand it.
It focuses on what you are learning. Upload your documents, websites, videos, or even audio recordings, and watch as NotebookLM becomes your personalized AI research assistant. It's like having a brilliant study partner who's always available to answer your questions, provide summaries, and help you make sense of complex information.
Here's what really sets NotebookLM apart:
No More “AI Hallucinations”: Unlike other AI tools that can sometimes generate facts. NotebookLM pulls all its information directly from the documents and sources you provide, so you can be sure every summary and answer is accurate and supported.
Generates Engaging Podcasts: Turn your notes into audio podcasts. NotebookLM generates engaging audio discussions, featuring AI hosts, that break down complex information into easily digestible podcasts summarizing key points.
Control The Conversation by Customizing What the AI Hosts Focus On
3 Easy Steps to Get Started with NotebookLM
- Open NotebookLM
Go to the official NotebookLM website and sign up—it’s free, quick, and easy to get started.
- Create Your First Notebook
Click "Create new", and a window will pop-up displaying different options to upload sources. Whether it’s research papers, notes, or files, adding your materials is simple and straightforward.
Manage Your Sources in NotebookLM
An Intuitive Workspace for Managing and Generating Content
3. Explore NotebookLM’s Dashboard
NotebookLM’s dashboard is your central hub for everything. This is where all the action takes place, making it easy to manage, explore, and interact with your notes.
Sources: This is where you add your references and documents to be used by NotebookLM.
Chat: Got a question? Don’t waste time scrolling through pages of text! Just ask NotebookLM! The AI-powered chat gives you instant answers based on your uploaded content, like having a personal research assistant.
Studio: Ready to turn your notes into something more engaging? Studio creates AI-generated podcasts that summarize your key points through an engaging discussion between two virtual AI hosts. Listen while you’re commuting, working out, or just relaxing.
Enhance Collaboration and Productivity with NotebookLM
Share Your Notebook With Colleagues
Shared Notebooks: Teamwork Made Simple
Collaborate smarter with shared notebooks. Shared notebooks make it easy to dive into key findings, spot trends, and identify gaps in research together. Want more control? Enable chat-only access to let your team to ask questions in chat without giving full access to your notebook. You stay in control of the content.
Generate Podcasts: Listen to Audio Summaries
NotebookLM’s podcast feature turns your notes into audio summaries, giving your team an easy way to grasp key takeaways without scrolling through pages of text.
Generate Deep Dive Conversations with NotebookLM
Interactive Mode: A Game-Changer for Learning
NotebookLM is always finding new ways to make learning and research more dynamic, and the new feature called “Interactive Mode" takes things to the next level. Instead of just passively listening to AI-generated podcasts, you can now join the conversation.
Have a question? Ask it. Need clarification? Request it. Want to dive deeper into a specific topic? You can steer the discussion in real time. This feature isn’t just a podcast—it’s an active dialogue that adapts to your curiosity.
Interactive Mode is still in beta, but it’s already giving us a glimpse of what the future of AI-powered learning could look like.
NotebookLM FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Is it safe to use NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is a product under Google, a trusted technology company with a strong commitment to data privacy and security.
Does NotebookLM collect my data?
Google has confirmed that NotebookLM does not use your data to train new AI models.
Why can't I access NotebookLM with my work email?
NotebookLM is designed for personal Google accounts and doesn’t fully support company or educational email addresses at the moment.
How to Upgrade to NotebookLM Plus?
NotebookLM Plus is included in specific Google Workspace plans, specifically for subscribers of Business Standard, Business Plus, and Enterprise. For detailed pricing information, please refer to the Google Workspace pricing page.
Can I recover deleted notes in NotebookLM?
Unfortunately, NotebookLM doesn’t support recovering deleted notes. Once a note is deleted, it’s gone for good.
What file types can I upload to NotebookLM?
You can upload a variety of file types to NotebookLM, including Google Docs, Google Slides, PDFs, text files (.txt), Markdown files, web URLs, YouTube URLs, and even audio files.
Can NotebookLM process videos?
Yes, NotebookLM can process YouTube videos. Simply upload a YouTube link, and it will analyze the video's content and generate a summary based on the transcript.
What are notebooks in NotebookLM?
Notebooks in NotebookLM are like digital folders where you can store and organize all your notes and information. When you’re working in a notebook, NotebookLM focuses only on the content inside it, helping you stay on track and keep everything relevant to your topic.
What's the upload limit of NotebookLM?
You can upload 200 MB worth of files into a notebook or up to 50 sources, with each file having a limit of 500,000 words.
Can I save my chat history in NotebookLM?
NotebookLM doesn’t automatically save chat history, so conversations won’t carry over between sessions or after a screen refresh. If you want to keep any responses or information from a chat, just click the "Save to note" button to store it in your notebook for future reference.
Why does my document look different in NotebookLM?
NotebookLM focuses on extracting the textual content for analysis, so some formatting from your original document may not be preserved when uploaded.
Can NotebookLM understand images?
Currently, NotebookLM focuses on text-based content and can’t interpret images or extract text from them.
