Simon Tokumine

Jaclyn Konzelmann, a Google Labs leader working on Project Mariner, discusses how this intelligent assistant enhances productivity by remembering context across tasks. Simon Tokumine highlights NotebookLM's evolution into a platform that personalizes information delivery. Thomas Iljic fascinates listeners with insights on merging filmmaking and gaming through generative AI in Whisk and Veo. The trio delves into creative media's future, the challenges of AI-powered e-commerce, and how user feedback shapes these innovative tools.

Join Steven Johnson, Editorial Director of NotebookLM and author, alongside Simon Tokumine, Director of Product Management at Google Labs, as they explore the groundbreaking features of NotebookLM. Discover how this AI tool transforms traditional note-taking into dynamic insights with human-like audio overviews. They discuss its applications—from writing screenplays to running D&D campaigns—and offer pro tips for maximizing its potential, all while emphasizing the balance of innovation and a human touch in AI communication.

Simon Tokumine, Director of Product Management at Google, discusses Gemini, Google's latest AI multimodal model, its impact on product development and human-machine interactions. He shares his career journey from environmental work to tech, and talks about building better models with user feedback and the potential of multimodal models in improving communication and accessibility.