NotebookLM Plus launched, voice conversation with AI host
Renamed to NotebookLM Plus, it offers expanded features for businesses, teams, and individual users, and can handle five times more content than before. An improved Audio Overview feature has been added, allowing users to interact directly with the AI host via voice, enabling more natural information consumption. The new design with three panels - Sources, Chat, and Studio - has been reorganized to make document management and AI interactions more efficient. Its value as an enterprise solution is recognized as companies use it for various purposes such as a CRM replacement tool or a company policy repository. Plus version 5 times more powerful Google has made a big change by updating the business version of NotebookLM, which started as a research tool, to Plus. It has been upgraded from the existing Gemini 1.5-based to the experimental Google 2.0 Flash version, which has greatly improved performance. Key new features include the ability for users to freely customize the style and tone of their notebooks, the ability to share notebooks with team members and analyze usage, and enhanced security and privacy features. In terms of accessibility, the service will be available through Google Workspace or Agentspace, and will be included in the Google One AI Premium subscription starting in 2025. Audio Overview: Conversing with AI through Voice The most notable change is the improvement of the Audio Overview feature. Users can now have a direct voice conversation with the AI host. By pressing the “interactive” button and selecting the “join” option, they can join the conversation in real time. However, please note that this feature only applies to newly created Audio Overviews and is still experimental, so there may be occasional delays in response or inaccurate information provided. Easier usability with 3 panels The interface has also been completely redesigned to improve user experience. It consists of three main panels: Sources panel: A place to upload and manage all your documents and files. Chat Panel: A space to analyze data and ask questions via the Gemini chatbox. Studio Panel: A space to create study guides, briefing documents, and Audio Overviews. This single, unified interface provides users with an environment where they can work more efficiently. Various corporate use cases, from CRM replacement to NotebookLM has been used in a variety of corporate environments since its launch, most notably by Sam Lessin, former vice president of Meta, who is said to be using it as a replacement for a CRM tool. In addition, it is recognized for its value as an enterprise solution as it is utilized for various purposes such as a repository for company policy documents, a platform for sharing project research materials, and a collaboration tool between teams. These diverse use cases demonstrate that NotebookLM Plus is evolving beyond a simple research tool into a comprehensive enterprise solution.
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