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Shorter and longer NotebookLM AI podcasts.

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Shorter and longer NotebookLM AI podcasts.

At Google I/O 2025, NotebookLM announced new customizable Audio Overviews, offering short (~5 minutes), long (~20 minutes), and default (~10 minutes) options. Users can tailor the length and depth of AI-hosted discussions on their sources. Initially available in English, more languages are expected soon.

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