December 14th.GoogleCompany notepad application NotebookLM A new feature was introduced today: users can talk directly to an AI "host".
According to 1AI, the process is as follows, according to Google's blog:
- Create a new audio overview.
- Click on the "Interactive mode (BETA)" button.
- During playback, click "Join". The moderator will invite you to ask questions.
- Ask your questions and the facilitator will provide personalized answers based on the information you provide.
- After answering, the moderator will proceed to play the original audio overview.
Google also cautions that this is still an "experimental feature" and that hosts may have "Awkward pause." and even the occasional inaccurate answer, so the initial experience of using it may not be perfect.
In addition to the interactive audio overview, Google redesigned NotebookLM's interface to be divided into three areas: a "Sources" panel for displaying material, a "Chat" panel for interacting with the AI bots to discuss material content, and a "Studio" panel for creating audio overviews and study guides. A "Studio" panel is used to create audio overviews and study guides.
In addition, Google has launched NotebookLM Plus, a subscription service for NotebookLM that gives subscribers "five times more audio overviews, notebooks, and sources," the ability to "Customize response style and tone," support the creation of shared team notebooks, and provide "increased privacy and security. The service is available today for businesses, schools, universities, and other organizations, and is expected to join Google One AI Premium in early 2025.