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Google’s NotebookLM aims to be the ultimate writing assistant

Wired · 2y ago

Google’s NotebookLM aims to be the ultimate writing assistant

Google's NotebookLM is an AI-powered writing assistant designed to help users navigate through their projects. It acts as a collaborator, utilizing Google's large language model technology to provide answers to questions based on source material. The app also offers suggestions for themes to explore and can provide analysis of source material. However, there is concern that users may rely too heavily on the app's conclusions without engaging in critical thinking. NotebookLM is part of a larger trend in creating AI tools for thought support and enhancing workflows.

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Google’s NotebookLM will now do ‘deep research’

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Google’s NotebookLM will now do ‘deep research’

Google is integrating its research products, NotebookLM and Gemini’s Deep Research tool, enabling users to perform in-depth analysis and fast information retrieval. Users can now link Deep Research with Google Workspace apps like Gmail and Drive, allowing context-based insight extraction. NotebookLM has expanded to accommodate more file types, including Google Sheets, PDFs, and Microsoft Word documents. This new feature fosters a comprehensive knowledge base while keeping users within their workflow, enhancing research efficiency and flexibility.

How to stop Google’s Smart Compose text suggestions

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

How to stop Google’s Smart Compose text suggestions

When writing in Google Docs or Gmail, you may have noticed the Smart Compose feature, which suggests completing sentences for you. While this can be convenient, it can also become irritating for longer or personal writing. To turn off Smart Compose in Google Docs, go to Preferences and uncheck "Show Smart Compose suggestions." In desktop Gmail, go to Settings, scroll down to Smart Compose, and select "Writing suggestions off." Additionally, you can disable Smart Compose personalization and Smart Reply.

Google’s NotebookLM AI podcasts add ‘interactive’ mode for some Q-and-A - The Verge

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google’s NotebookLM AI podcasts add ‘interactive’ mode for some Q-and-A - The Verge

Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to interact with the AI "hosts" of its Audio Overviews. Users can ask questions while listening to an Audio Overview and receive personalized answers based on their sources. This feature is part of Google's experimental mode and may have occasional inaccuracies. Additionally, Google has redesigned its NotebookLM interface, adding a "sources" panel, a "chat" panel for AI chatbot interactions, and a "studio" panel for creating Audio Overviews and Study Guides. Google is also launching a subscription service called NotebookLM Plus, offering enhanced features and customization options. Furthermore, Google is introducing "Agentspace," a platform for custom AI agents for enterprise customers.

Google’s AI assistant can now read your emails, plan trips, “double-check” answers

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 2y ago

Google’s AI assistant can now read your emails, plan trips, “double-check” answers

Google has announced updates to its AI assistant, Google Bard, including integration with Google apps like Gmail and Google Drive, as well as a "double-check" feature to verify Bard's answers against web content. The new feature aims to address inaccuracies and hallucinations in Bard's responses. Additionally, the updates introduce Bard Extensions, which allow the assistant to pull information from other Google services, like summarizing documents or suggesting YouTube videos. Privacy concerns are addressed by assuring that content from Gmail, Docs, and Drive will not be viewed by humans or used for ads or training.

Brave's Leo AI assistant is now available to Android users

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Brave's Leo AI assistant is now available to Android users

Brave, the privacy-focused browser, is expanding its AI-powered assistant, Leo, to Android users. Leo allows users to ask questions, translate pages, summarize content, and perform various other tasks. The launch on Android follows the initial release of Leo on desktop. The assistant will also be made available on iOS devices in the coming weeks. With Leo, Brave aims to provide users with a convenient alternative to other popular language models for tasks and queries. Leo offers features like real-time summaries, content generation, code writing, and translation.

Google’s Gemini AI will get more personalized by remembering details automatically

The Verge

The Verge · 5m ago

Google’s Gemini AI will get more personalized by remembering details automatically

Google's Gemini AI will now automatically remember user details and preferences from past chats to personalize interactions, eliminating the need for manual prompting. This feature aims to enhance Gemini's utility as a personal AI assistant. Users can disable this memory function within the app settings. Additionally, Google introduces privacy options like "temporary chats," which won't be saved long-term or used to personalize future interactions. This update is initially available in select countries.

Google’s universal AI assistant prototype just got a wild new feature

The Verge

The Verge · 8m ago

Google’s universal AI assistant prototype just got a wild new feature

Google's Project Astra is an ambitious AI assistant prototype that aims to integrate seamlessly into users' lives by observing and interacting proactively without prompts. Announced at the Google I/O 2025, Astra's new features include task performance without requests, proactive notifications, and accessing user data for personalized assistance. It can perform tasks like pairing devices. Google emphasizes overcoming challenges in user experience, privacy, and technology to develop a truly universal AI assistant.

Google’s curated AI ‘notebooks’ talk you through topics from parenting to Shakespeare

The Verge

The Verge · 6m ago

Google’s curated AI ‘notebooks’ talk you through topics from parenting to Shakespeare

Google has partnered with authors, researchers, and publications to launch featured notebooks in its AI notetaking app, NotebookLM. These notebooks are pre-filled with research and allow interaction with the app’s tools, including an AI podcast maker, providing in-depth knowledge on various topics. The initiative includes collaborations with figures like Eric Topol and publications like The Atlantic and The Economist, aiming to present curated knowledge for users through preloaded AI summaries and discussions.

Gemini for Home is Google’s biggest smart home play in years

The Verge

The Verge · 5m ago

Gemini for Home is Google’s biggest smart home play in years

Google has announced "Gemini for Home," an AI-powered voice assistant set to debut later in the year on Nest smart speakers and displays. This new assistant, replacing the current Google Assistant, will enhance hands-free control over smart home devices. It leverages advanced AI capabilities for more natural interactions and complex task management. The rollout starts in October, offering both free and paid tiers, with enhancements like Gemini Live for conversational interactions.

Google’s Gemini AI is now on Nest smart speakers - The Verge

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google’s Gemini AI is now on Nest smart speakers - The Verge

Google is rolling out a Gemini-powered Google Assistant to some Google Home users on select Nest smart speakers. This enhanced Assistant can provide more in-depth answers to wider-ranging questions, similar to the Gemini on Android and iOS. It is currently available on Nest Audio and Nest Mini (2nd gen) speakers for users in Google Home's Public Preview who are also Nest Aware subscribers. The Gemini-powered Assistant also offers features like camera search and descriptions for Nest security cameras and a Help me create feature for setting up Google Home routines.

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