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NotebookLM

New Launch

Google's AI-powered research notebook

by Google

Overview

NotebookLM is Google's AI research assistant that grounds its answers in the sources you upload β€” PDFs, docs, slides, websites and videos. It generates summaries, study guides and podcast-style Audio Overviews, making it a powerful tool for research and learning.

Key Features

  • β€’Source-grounded Q&A with citations
  • β€’Podcast-style Audio Overviews
  • β€’Automatic summaries and study guides
  • β€’Supports PDFs, Docs, slides, URLs and video
  • β€’Notebook sharing and collaboration
  • β€’Mind maps and briefing docs

Use Cases

  • β†’Academic research and literature review
  • β†’Studying with auto-generated guides
  • β†’Summarizing meeting and project docs
  • β†’Turning reports into audio briefings

Pros

  • βœ“Answers cite your own sources
  • βœ“Audio Overviews are uniquely useful
  • βœ“Free with generous limits

Cons

  • βœ•Limited to uploaded source material
  • βœ•Long uploads take time to process

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NotebookLM free?

Yes, the core product is free; NotebookLM Plus offers higher limits and premium features.

What sources can I upload?

PDFs, Google Docs, slides, websites, YouTube videos and pasted text.

What are Audio Overviews?

AI-generated podcast-style discussions of your sources, great for learning on the go.

Does it hallucinate?

Answers are grounded in your uploaded sources with citations, reducing hallucination risk.

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Basic Info

Pricing
Freemium
Category
Productivity
Launch Date
2026-07-14
Maker
Google