Get ready to level up your research game! Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, just received a significant upgrade and expanded its reach.

Previously launched in summer 2023, NotebookLM is now powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro, an advanced AI model that unlocks exciting new features. But that’s not all – NotebookLM is also going global, becoming available in over 200 countries and territories.

What makes NotebookLM unique? Unlike many AI tools, it focuses on the information you provide instead of relying on general knowledge. You can upload various source materials, and with the upgrade, the range of accepted formats has grown even wider.

Previously, NotebookLM could handle research notes, interview transcripts, and corporate documents in Google Docs or PDF format. Now, you can seamlessly upload Google Slides and web URLs for a more comprehensive analysis.

NotebookLM’s capabilities extend beyond just text. You can now ask questions about images, charts, and diagrams included in your uploaded materials. Additionally, citations now include images as supporting evidence, providing a clearer picture.

For enhanced information verification, inline citations have been improved. With a single click, you can jump directly to the relevant passage in your source documents, ensuring NotebookLM’s understanding aligns with your research.

To further streamline your workflow, a new Notebook Guide feature has been introduced. This feature automatically converts your uploaded sources into clear and concise formats like FAQs and briefing documents, saving you valuable time and effort.