Google has taken its Deep Research capabilities from its AI chatbot and is now integrating them into its NotebookLM platform, allowing users to tap into a wealth of information on various topics. The tool enables users to instruct NotebookLM to scour hundreds of websites in search of relevant data, resulting in an extensive report that can take several minutes to compile.
Once the research process is underway, users can provide specific parameters and ask NotebookLM to seek out particular online sources, such as articles or papers. The platform will also recommend relevant content based on the user's query. One of the key benefits of this feature is its ability to generate insights on the content using various capabilities available in NotebookLM.
In an update aimed at expanding NotebookLM's capabilities, Google has now allowed users to pull data from a wider range of sources, including Google Sheets, Microsoft Word documents, and PDFs stored in Google Drive. Users can also upload files directly by copying their URL into the platform. These enhancements are set to roll out to all users within the next week.
This update comes at a timely moment for NotebookLM, which was recently given the ability to generate flashcards and quizzes. The integration of Deep Research capabilities will further enhance its functionality, providing users with an even more comprehensive research experience.
Once the research process is underway, users can provide specific parameters and ask NotebookLM to seek out particular online sources, such as articles or papers. The platform will also recommend relevant content based on the user's query. One of the key benefits of this feature is its ability to generate insights on the content using various capabilities available in NotebookLM.
In an update aimed at expanding NotebookLM's capabilities, Google has now allowed users to pull data from a wider range of sources, including Google Sheets, Microsoft Word documents, and PDFs stored in Google Drive. Users can also upload files directly by copying their URL into the platform. These enhancements are set to roll out to all users within the next week.
This update comes at a timely moment for NotebookLM, which was recently given the ability to generate flashcards and quizzes. The integration of Deep Research capabilities will further enhance its functionality, providing users with an even more comprehensive research experience.
! i mean, imagine being able to just tell a computer what you want to know and it spits out all the info you need in like 2-3 minutes... that's some next-level stuff right there 
. i'm also loving that they're making it so easy to search across multiple sites at once - it's gonna be a game-changer for students, researchers, and anyone who just needs to stay on top of things 
. and the fact that it can even recommend content based on what you've searched is just genius 
. the only thing i'm not sure about is how secure all this is - are they gonna have to add some kind of password protection or something? still, overall, this update sounds like a major win for notebooklm and its users 
I'm not sure how legit all this sounds to be, though. Like what makes me think their "Deep Research" capabilities are actually reliable? Have they even tested these tools with a bunch of experts or something? 
Also, what kind of "websites" are we talking about here - is it just Google's own search results or can users access other sites too? 
? that's basically having your own personal research assistant 
. And the fact that they're gonna recommend content based on what you ask for is genius 
!
But on the other hand, are we creating a culture of echo chambers where people are too reliant on Google to do their own research? 
I guess what's interesting is how this will play out in terms of user behavior and responsibility. Do we need to have better education programs to teach people how to critically evaluate online sources, or can Google just keep providing the answers? 
. I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out and whether it'll become a go-to tool for researchers and students alike 
. I mean, who needs a personal assistant when you can just pay $10/month for a tool that does all the heavy lifting? The fact that they're integrating Deep Research into NotebookLM is pretty cool, but it's like they're trying to cover up the fact that AI isn't still a novelty and Google's playing catch-up 
so this is gonna be huge I think... Google's got these super smart AI chatbots that can dig up crazy amounts of info on basically any topic... now they're taking those skills and putting them into their NotebookLM platform 
that's gonna be really helpful for students, researchers, and anyone who needs to get up to speed fast 
it's crazy how Google's just making research so much easier, no more hours spent digging through online libraries... can't wait to see what other features they have up their sleeve! 
. I can already imagine using it to do some crazy in-depth research on a topic I'm interested in, just by throwing in some keywords and letting the AI magic happen 
. And the fact that it integrates with Google Drive means I don't have to worry about sifting through a million sources... this tool is literally going to save me so much time 
. Can't wait to try it out and see what kind of insights I can dig up! 
which is nice because sometimes those things are hidden away in a folder or something 
did you know notebooklm can compile reports in just a few minutes? 
the only downside is that it's taking a bit longer to roll out to all users - like, a week 
still not bad though