Google has announced new updates to its AI-powered NotebookLM tool, aimed at improving user experience in creating audio summaries of content. These updates introduce the “Audio Summaries” feature, allowing for the delivery of podcast-like audio summaries. This feature originally started with written content before expanding to include video clips on YouTube.
This tool relies on sources chosen by the user, and with the new updates, users can now customize audio summaries even further. Users can now guide the tool to focus on specific topics or adjust the tone of the voice to cater to their target audience, making it more flexible and suitable for diverse needs.
Among the important additions, Google introduced the option to play audio summaries in the background, allowing users to listen to the audio content while performing other tasks within the NotebookLM platform. This option allows users to search for sources and obtain quotes or citations without needing to pause the audio, making it easier for users to interact with information more efficiently.
Google recently removed the “Beta” label from the tool, indicating that it is now available to the public after the trial period. The company also announced a new commercial version of the tool called NotebookLM Business, targeting companies, institutions, and universities, offering enhanced features to support their needs. These entities can apply to benefit from the commercial version and experience it.
