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NotebookLM now lets you chat with expert guides from top publishers, and Shakespeare - here's how

ZDNet - Artificial Intelligence
Jul 15, 2025 16:28
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Google's NotebookLM has introduced "featured notebooks" that allow users to interact with expert guides from major publishers and even historical figures like Shakespeare. This update highlights ongoing tensions in the publishing industry over AI's role, as it enables new forms of content engagement and knowledge sharing powered by AI. The move signals a shift toward more interactive and authoritative AI-driven educational tools.

Featured notebooks arrive at a time of deep divisiveness among publishers regarding their industry's future relationship with AI.
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