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Google NotebookLM | AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner
Meet NotebookLM, the AI research tool and thinking partner that can analyze your sources, turn complexity into clarity and transform your content.

note-taking app by Google, leveraging AI technology

NotebookLM (Google NotebookLM; LM short for "Language Model") is a research and note-taking online tool developed by Google Labs that uses artificial intelligence (AI), specifically Google Gemini, to assist users in interacting … Wikipedia
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Original author Google
Developer Google Labs
Initial release 2023; 2 years ago (2023)
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Original author Google
Developer Google Labs
Initial release 2023; 2 years ago (2023)
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Google's NotebookLM new podcast function has the best voices I've ever heard. It actually feels like listening to a podcast
As an experiment, I downloaded the contents of a family members website as a pdf and fed it into NotebookLM, then told that family member that I had discovered a podcast featuring their business. Wanted to see what effect the personalization would have, as it would be trivial for someone to scrape business sites and use this output as a trust builder for scams: "I'm contacting you from DeepDive Podcast, we feature businesses to an audience of 3million. We just need some info in order to..." It adds the authority element. The result? This member didn't believe me when I told them it was AI and grew suspicious that I had somehow put the "podcast" together with actors or was obfuscating my source. I had to walk them through the process to prove it was a synthetic output. I've been explaining some of the dangers of this new paradigm to friends and family, and am repeatedly told that my concerns, "sound like science fiction. That's not going to happen." Then have to explain that it already happened a month ago. And this is accelerating. *edit: spelling More on reddit.com
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The podcast generation is insane.
Yeah they just need to add more voices. I'm sure google is working on it. I was working on a project that I've just been copying and pasting genealogical historical database abstracts in a document. Not the most exciting thing in the world. I just tested it and uploaded to notebook and tried the podcast feature. I listened to it not expecting to listen to it for the full time and ended up listening to the full 10 minutes. It is definitely a game changer. I haven't been that wowed since I first tried chatgpt back in 2022. More on reddit.com
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Has anyone tried Google's Notebook LM?
I just tried it...I'm floored...Totally blown away. This is life changing... More on reddit.com
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For example, many students taking an economics class might be making podcasts based on the same textbook chapter or notes on the same topic. Could Notebook LM possibly let me review what has already been generated before I generate something new fr myself? More on reddit.com
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r/singularity on Reddit: Google's NotebookLM new podcast function has the best voices I've ever heard. It actually feels like listening to a podcast
July 16, 2024 -

Google's NotebookLM recently added a new functionality that lets you create a podcast from notes in your notebook. After playing with it for a while, I have to say, I think it's the most impressive AI voice generator out there. It just feels like listening to humans. And the podcast's script is also great. I'm pretty sure that if you played it on a car's radio most people wouldn't realize they're listening to something that was made by AI. (especially because the pod-casters refer to themselves as humans lol).

If you're interested, here's a sample I made using this as a source:

AI podcasts are so good that people can't really tell the difference anymore.The AI podcasters can joke, talk together, laugh and entertain.

And here's the result:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r4vfe78nx6luc6wg0g68i/ai-podcasters.mp3?rlkey=juyhzjjvgjnbmmwhrq8noyx65&e=1&dl=0

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As an experiment, I downloaded the contents of a family members website as a pdf and fed it into NotebookLM, then told that family member that I had discovered a podcast featuring their business. Wanted to see what effect the personalization would have, as it would be trivial for someone to scrape business sites and use this output as a trust builder for scams: "I'm contacting you from DeepDive Podcast, we feature businesses to an audience of 3million. We just need some info in order to..." It adds the authority element. The result? This member didn't believe me when I told them it was AI and grew suspicious that I had somehow put the "podcast" together with actors or was obfuscating my source. I had to walk them through the process to prove it was a synthetic output. I've been explaining some of the dangers of this new paradigm to friends and family, and am repeatedly told that my concerns, "sound like science fiction. That's not going to happen." Then have to explain that it already happened a month ago. And this is accelerating. *edit: spelling
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For me it was definitely like the first time experiencing chatgpt. I hacked together a prototype using elevenlabs and it doesn’t sound nearly as good. demo: https://vocaroo.com/18LwtDCmC4nh Besides the voice quality there is also the script and the interactions between the hosts. The subtle laughs, acknowledgements, follow up questions, topics chosen, all of it comes together to make a very impressive experience. I don’t think Google has a moat here though. The close enough can be done in a day with off the shelf APIs. The exact experience hopefully only a month or two away.
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Medium
medium.com › @kenji-onisuka › google-notebook-lm-podcast-feature-5baec71798b7
Google Notebook LM: PodCast Feature | by Kenji | Medium
September 26, 2024 - Notebook LM generates a conversation-like podcast. Below is a simple Introduction to Google Notebook LM audio. I took a detailed document on the tool’s functions, uploaded it into Notebook LM, and within minutes, it generated a full audio ...
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blog.google › technology › ai › notebooklm-audio-overviews
NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources
November 25, 2024 - While Audio Overview is still experimental and has limitations, such as inaccuracies and the inability to interrupt the AI hosts, the team is excited to introduce this new way of understanding information. Summaries were generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental. NotebookLM now offers "Audio Overview," a feature that turns your documents into engaging audio discussions.
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WIRED
wired.com › business › artificial intelligence › how to generate an ai podcast using google’s notebooklm
How to Generate an AI Podcast Using Google’s NotebookLM | WIRED
October 2, 2024 - Users online are sharing snippets of their generative AI podcasts made from Goldman Sachs data dumps and testing the tool’s limitations through stunts, like just repeatedly uploading the words “poop” and “fart.” Still confused? Here’s what you need to know. Audio Overviews are a fun AI feature to try out, because they don't cost the user anything—all you need is a Google login. Start by signing into your personal account and visiting the NotebookLM website.
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Google Notebook LM
Turn your LinkedIn profile into a PDF and upload it to Notebook LM to get an AI-driven career analysis. You can ask questions like, “What potential career moves should I consider?” The AI will analyze your experience and suggest career development strategies. Additionally, the podcast feature can simulate an interactive discussion about how to enhance your professional presence.
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Google NotebookLM App - App Store
Transform what you uploaded into something more your speed, like a podcast-style audio discussion with two engaging AI hosts. You can even join the show to ask questions or steer the conversation in a different direction. more ...
Rating: 4.8 ​ - ​ 16.1K votes
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Marqo
marqo.ai › blog › how-to-create-an-ai-podcast-with-googles-notebooklm
How To Create an AI Podcast with Google’s NotebookLM
We guide you through setting up a notebook, adding sources, and generating an audio overview. NotebookLM simplifies turning your notes and documents into engaging podcasts, making it a powerful tool for both educational and creative projects.
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How to Create a Podcast with Google Notebook LM: Step-by ...
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Published   November 13, 2024
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YouTube
youtube.com › shanee moret
I Created an AI Podcast in 5 Minutes with Google Notebook LM (AND IT SOUNDS SO REAL!) - YouTube
I tried Google Gemini's Notebook LM and it turned documents into real sounding AI co-hosted deep dive discussions and podcasts in less than 5 minutes. What d...
Published   October 18, 2024
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Medium
medium.com › mikewcurtis › i-used-googles-notebooklm-to-generate-an-ai-podcast-of-my-linkedin-profile-c610002f67e5
I Used Google’s NotebookLM to Generate an AI Podcast of My LinkedIn Profile | by Mike Curtis | The You Design System | Medium
October 8, 2024 - But no other tool is making me giggle more than Google’s latest release of NotebookLM. I’m giddy because I thought of a creative way to use the tool and I’m loving the results. I almost can’t believe what I’m hearing. 🤯 · In short, I supplied NotebookLM with my LinkedIn profile (the direct URL web address to my profile) and had the tool generate a podcast about me.
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Google NotebookLM - Apps on Google Play
“NotebookLM Blew Our Mind” ... questions whenever you think of them, and listen to your podcast-style Audio Overviews on the go with background playback and offline support....
Rating: 4.8 ​ - ​ 89.5K votes
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YouTube
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Google Notebook LM Tutorial - [Become A Power User in 15 min] - YouTube
In this video, I will show you how to use the new free Google Notebook LM platform with 13 unique tips.Start here: https://notebooklm.google.com🧠 The world'...
Published   December 19, 2024
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KTLA 5 News
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Google’s AI tool turns your notes into a podcast | KTLA
April 30, 2025 - But the feature that’s gone viral is its ability to turn your notes into a podcast – complete with two realistic-sounding AI hosts having a casual conversation about your information.
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VI-CONTROL
vi-control.net › forums › the business › ai discussion
Notebook LM is the first time in a while that I've really been astonished by AI (the 'podcast' feature) | VI-CONTROL
September 26, 2024 - If you don't know, Notebook LM ... FAQ's or let you ask questions about it. But it also has a feature where it can generate a 10 minute podcast of two people discussing the subject....
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Simon Willison
simonwillison.net › 2024 › Sep › 29 › notebooklm-audio-overview
NotebookLM’s automatically generated podcasts are surprisingly effective
September 29, 2024 - Audio Overview is a fun new feature ... right now. It generates a one-off custom podcast against content you provide, where two AI hosts start up a “deep dive” discussion about the collected content....
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Forbes
forbes.com › forbes homepage › leadership › cmo network
How To Create And Customize An AI Podcast With Google’s NotebookLM
October 26, 2024 - Google's NotebookLM generates podcast-like conversations between male and female AI hosts.Credit: Roger Dooley
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youtube.com › roger dooley
How to Create an AI Podcast about Anything in Seconds with Google NotebookLM - YouTube
Ever wondered how to make professional podcast-like summaries in just minutes? In this video, Roger Dooley shows you how Google’s NotebookLM can help you cre...
Published   October 3, 2024
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