Google’s NotebookLM (NLM) is designed to be the ultimate study guide. So, with the new school year already beginning, it’s fitting that the AI tool is now available for younger users. Just be sure to check its work, kids.
For consumers, anyone 13 and older can now use the AI-powered learning tool. However, any minimum age restrictions in your country will override that. NLM is also now available as a core service for all ages as part of the Google Workspace for Education suite.
The Gemini-powered NotebookLM lets you upload documents and take an AI-fueled crash course on them. The tool can train on text files, PDFs, websites or Google Docs / Slides. (You can combine sources, too.) Within a few seconds of uploading, you’ll see a Notion-style digital notebook on the topic.
You can then ask questions about it, view summaries and generate mind maps. It can even spit out video explainers and podcast-style audio summaries.
Like any generative AI, NLM can make mistakes. But the nice thing is it’s super easy to check its work: Each output includes citations that link back to the source material.
Fortunately, Google says it doesn’t train on your chats or sources you upload, and no humans review it. The company recently added demo notebooks so you can take NLM for a spin without uploading anything.
