Search

Google NotebookLM Upgraded to Support YouTube Videos and Audio Files as Sources

NotebookLM users can now add public YouTube URLs, and the AI platform can summarise key concepts.

Advertisement
Highlights
  • NotebookLM can also process audio files and transcribe them
  • The Google platform can also turn handwritten notes into study guides
  • Recently, the platform introduced the Audio Overviews feature
Google NotebookLM Upgraded to Support YouTube Videos and Audio Files as Sources

Audio Overviews in NotebookLM is also getting easier to share

Photo Credit: Google

Google's NotebookLM, the artificial intelligence (AI) note-taking and research assistant platform, received a new update on Thursday. The update expanded the platform's functionality and now users can add a YouTube video or an audio file as a source, and ask the AI queries about it. The platform is also improving the shareability of Audio Overviews, a feature that debuted earlier this month. Further, users can now create study guides based on handwritten notes and lecture slides. These features are rolling out for all users.

NotebookLM Now Supports YouTube Videos, Audio Files

NotebookLM was introduced as a platform that uses AI to make note-taking and research easier for students, academicians, and journalists. The platform allows users to add different sources such as a PDF file, a Word document, a Google Doc, or simply copy-pasted blocks of text, and the AI will process it and summarise key points. It can also answer queries based on the added sources.

In a blog post, Google highlighted that the AI platform will now also accept YouTube videos and audio files as sources. Users can pick a public YouTube video (unlisted videos will not work) URL and add it as a source. Once done, NotebookLM will process the video and generate the major points discussed in it. A transcript of the video will also be generated and allow users to explore the topics further using inline citations. Users can watch the video for added context within the platform as well.

Audio files are also supported as a source on the platform. NotebookLM can transcribe conversations and locate specific information when prompted. This is aimed at students who record their lectures to go through them later or journalists who record interviews to draft articles on them. However, this will also be useful for corporate professionals who want to remember the minutes of meetings.

Additionally, the platform also supports handwritten notes and lecture slides. These can be added to create dedicated study guides that goes through the topic in a systematic manner. Finally, Audio Overviews are also getting an upgrade. Once the audio is generated, users can now share it with others with a single tap. Notably, Google Workspace users cannot use this feature to share audio discussions.

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

 
Show Full Article
Please wait...
Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Redmi Note 14 SE 5G Launched in India With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera
  2. Vi Non-Stop Hero Prepaid Plans Now Available in These Circles
  3. Samsung Galaxy F36 5G With AI Features Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers
  4. Hubble Spots Interstellar Invader Comet 3I/ATLAS for the First Time
  5. iQOO Z10R 5G With Dimensity 7400 SoC Now Available for Purchase in India
  6. Vivo T4R 5G Price Range and Key Features Confirmed Ahead of India Launch
  7. Vivo T4R 5G: Everything We Know Ahead of Launch in India
  8. Vivo Y400 Key Specifications Confirmed; to Launch on This Date
  9. iPhone 17 Pro's 'Test Development' Unit Allegedly Spotted in the Wild
  10. Vivo Y400 5G to Launch in India on This Date
  1. Microsoft Edge Gets Copilot Mode With New Agentic Capabilities: All Details
  2. Vivo Y400 5G India Launch Date Set for August 4; Colour Options Revealed
  3. iQOO Z10R 5G With Dimensity 7400 SoC Now Available for Purcahse in India: Price, Offers
  4. Google's Android Earthquake Alerts Partially Failed to Warn Millions of Users During 2023 Turkey Earthquake
  5. Samsung Galaxy F36 5G With AI Features, 5,000mAh Battery Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers
  6. Samsung Galaxy A17 Leaked Renders Show New Camera Module; Said to Get Exynos 1380 SoC
  7. Redmi 15C 5G Leaked Renders Suggest Colour Options and Key Specifications
  8. Meta Smartwatch With Camera to Debut as AI Glasses Companion in September: Report
  9. iPhone 17 Pro’s ‘Test Development’ Unit Allegedly Spotted in Public Ahead of September Launch
  10. Vivo T4R 5G: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Specifications, Features and More
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
App Store App Store
Available in Hindi
App Store
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.
Trending Products »
Latest Tech News »