Google can now turn your study notes into engaging podcast-style discussions.

Google has recently upgraded its AI-powered note-taking and study tool, NotebookLM, with the capabilities of Gemini 1.5 Pro. This enhancement allows users to generate AI audio discussions based on their notes, a feature known as Audio Overview. This innovative tool creates lively, two-way discussions between AI hosts, making it seem like real podcasters. The AI hosts summarize the material, make connections between topics, and engage in banter, providing a dynamic way to review and understand study notes.

The Audio Overview feature is designed to aid learning by summarizing complex information and connecting disparate topics. However, it is not without limitations. Users are cautioned not to rely solely on these AI-generated discussions for comprehensive or objective information, as the AI may occasionally introduce inaccuracies. Currently, the feature operates only in English, but Google hopes to expand its language capabilities in the future.

To access this feature, users can open an existing notebook, select the “Notebook guide,” and click the “Generate” or “Load” button. For those unable to access this feature yet, alternative text-to-speech extensions can serve as a temporary solution.

Google’s NotebookLM with Gemini 1.5 Pro is an experimental platform, and its generative AI capabilities will likely continue to be fine-tuned. The integration of this feature aims to enhance the learning experience by providing engaging and interactive study aids, supplementing traditional note-taking methods with dynamic audio discussions.

source: https://www.xda-developers.com/google-study-notes-podcast-discussions/