Google’s AI Now Turns Text Into ‘Podcasts’

Google’s NotebookLM platform now also features: Simulate a podcast-style conversation between two people by converting notes and documents into audioIt uses sounds generated by artificial intelligence. The news was announced by Big Tech on Wednesday (11).

The feature, called Audio Overview, uses artificial intelligence to turn user-submitted files into “engaging audio discussions,” as the Mountain View giant explains. Two digital voices act as if they were presenters, initiating a conversation based on the provided material.

They are talented summarize content and connect topics mentioned in documents and notesIt’s very useful for students. Virtual presenters using Gemini 1.5 resources can even make jokes during the conversation, which makes the podcast more comfortable.

Chat generated by the Voice Overview function of Google’s NotebookLM can be downloaded and played offline on other devicesIt is worth recalling that the chatbot, introduced last year, received several updates, such as the ability to instantly create study guides and informative documentation.

How to convert texts to podcasts in NotebookLM?

If you have a Google account and are over 18, you can use Google’s Smart Notebook to summarize, create study guides, generate statistics, turn documents into presentations, and more. To access the new voice function, follow these steps:

1. Access the NotebookLM website and log in to your account;
2. Create a new project or open an existing one;
3. Include materials that will form the basis of the conversation (documents, PDFs, website addresses, etc.);
4. Click on the “Create” button;
5. Wait for the chat to generate and play audio.

According to Google, creating a podcast can take several minutes, depending on the amount of material submitted. Moreover, AI voices are only available in EnglishAt this time, the tool is still in its experimental phase and is therefore susceptible to bugs.