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Google Adds Interactive Audio Features to NotebookLM
July 15, 2026 at 06:00 PM
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Users can now ask questions during AI-generated podcast episodes and receive answers based on the original source material.
- Google launched Audio Overview in NotebookLM, transforming uploaded documents into full podcast episodes hosted by two virtual presenters.
- The latest update allows users to ask questions and receive clarifications while listening to the audio overview.
- The system generates answers by referencing the original source files that were used to create the podcast.
- Students, employees, and content creators can use the feature to request explanations of specific points without switching to other files.
