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Ep 627: NotebookLM: New features, what’s next and complete walkthrough

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Oct 8, 2025
Explore the rapid evolution of NotebookLM, now a multimedia powerhouse packed with new features. Discover how customizable response lengths and tones enhance user engagement. Learn about the new learning guide mode that tests knowledge while integrating with Google Drive for easy material uploads. Dive into grounded AI's ability to eliminate hallucinations by referencing precise sources. The episode showcases a live demo, displaying features like quizzes, flashcards, and dynamic reports, making NotebookLM an invaluable tool for productivity and learning.
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INSIGHT

Grounded AI Reduces Hallucinations

  • NotebookLM is grounded: it only answers from the source material you upload, reducing hallucinations.
  • That grounding increases trust by providing clickable citations pointing to exact source locations.
ADVICE

Customize Tone And Length

  • Configure NotebookLM's conversational style to match how you want to receive answers.
  • Set response length and tone to avoid verbose walls of text and get concise, useful replies.
INSIGHT

Learning Guide Makes AI A Tutor

  • The Learning Guide style turns NotebookLM into an interactive tutor by asking about your prior knowledge and goals.
  • That forced back-and-forth makes the model a better thought partner and focuses learning outcomes.
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