Google Expands NotebookLM With Curated Notebooks From Leading Publications
Google Expands NotebookLM With Curated Notebooks From Leading Publications
Google is evolving NotebookLM, its AI-powered research and note-taking tool, by introducing featured notebooks from top publications and experts. This update turns NotebookLM into a richer destination for learning and exploration, with curated content that showcases the platform’s capabilities for users in business, education, and beyond.
What’s New in NotebookLM?
Starting today, users will find a growing collection of featured notebooks contributed by respected voices such as The Economist, The Atlantic, renowned authors, university researchers, and even nonprofits. These notebooks cover a broad range of subjects—including health, travel, financial analysis, education, and more—demonstrating practical use cases for NotebookLM’s AI-driven research features.
- Interactive Exploration: Users can not only read the original source material, but also ask questions and explore topics with answers that include citations.
- Audio Overviews: Listen to ready-made audio summaries for quick learning on the go.
- Mind Maps: Visualize main ideas and relationships within each notebook for a deeper understanding.
Highlighted Notebooks Available Now
The first batch of featured notebooks offers something for everyone:
- Longevity insights from Dr. Eric Topol, author of “Super Agers”
- 2025 economic analysis and predictions from The Economist’s "The World Ahead"
- Life advice based on Arthur C. Brooks’ "How to Build A Life" columns in The Atlantic
- Science-focused travel guide for Yellowstone National Park
- Long-term trends in human wellbeing from Our World In Data
- Parenting advice from psychologist Jacqueline Nesi’s Techno Sapiens newsletter
- The Complete Works of Shakespeare for students and literature enthusiasts
- Q1 earnings reports from the world’s top 50 public companies
Public Sharing and Growth
This expansion builds on NotebookLM’s recent feature allowing users to publicly share their notebooks. In just one month, users have shared over 140,000 public notebooks, fostering a collaborative knowledge community. Google has announced plans to regularly expand its featured collection, especially with continued partnerships with The Economist and The Atlantic.
How Can Businesses Benefit?
For business owners and professionals, NotebookLM’s featured notebooks provide:
- Quick access to expert analysis and up-to-date market trends
- Actionable insights for decision-making in finance, health, and management
- Collaborative tools for team research and project planning
The featured notebooks are available now on NotebookLM’s desktop platform. As Google continues to add more curated content, NotebookLM is quickly becoming a valuable destination for AI-powered research, knowledge discovery, and business intelligence.
