With so many new artificial intelligence (AI) products being released every day, it is difficult to create something that really stands out, but Google’s NotebookLM has become a viral tool. Its Audio Overviews feature, which generates a two-host podcast from any content you have, has been all the rave — and it’s getting even better.
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On Friday, Google announced several updates to NotebookLM, with the biggest standout being the ability to interact with the AI hosts in Audio Overviews. Previously, users could only listen to a dynamic conversation between the hosts. Now, using your voice, you can speak to them, and, like a tutor, they will listen attentively and respond.
For example, you can ask them to explain certain concepts more or differently, and they will answer using the sources you give them, for an even more personalized learning experience.
This feature is …