Google’s NotebookLM has added a new dimension to its AI-powered research tool, joining its Audio Overviews and AI-produced 'podcasts' with digital hosts discussing information you upload to the platform. NotebookLM can now make a video presentation as well. The new Video Overviews only have one AI speaker, but the synthetic voice is accompanied by a series of slides that include text and illustrations.
The idea is for the AI to digest and explain whatever chaotic collection of academic papers, blog posts, and YouTube videos you have on a subject. Rather than making you read through it all, you can generate a narrated video summary. It's pretty easy to do. You just need to upload your sources as usual, then click on the new Video Overview button. Shortly, a video of approximately seven minutes is ready for you to share, download, or use as you wish.
