According to the company, Google is rebranding NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook and offering the research tool under its own Gemini branding. The rebranding only involves name and logo changes and will not impact existing notebooks.
Additionally, Google is expanding access to a secure cloud-based computing facility to all Google AI Pro customers on the web over the next few weeks. This feature was previously limited to AI Ultra and Workspace Business customers. According to Google, NotebookLM is used by more than 30 million people.
What changes as NotebookLM becomes Gemini Notebook and why
The main change is a rebrand. Joining Google’s expanded set of Gemini-branded products, NotebookLM has become Gemini Notebook. key points:
- This tool retains the same functionality as NotebookLM
- Existing notebooks are not affected by the rebrand
- Changes include a new colorful logo
- Users can view NotebookLM as a Gemini notebook on their phone or in the Gemini app.
NotebookLM was originally introduced as an experimental device showcased at Google I/O 2023 under the name Project Tailwind. Google later launched it publicly as NotebookLM, and it has become one of the company’s more successful AI projects over the past three years.
The rebrand serves to unify Google’s AI tools under the Gemini brand. Over the past year, Google has included Gemini in almost all of its products. NotebookLM is already powered by Gemini and can be accessed directly through the Gemini app.
Naming it Gemini Notebook aligns it with other Gemini-branded services like Gemini App and Gemini Live.
The move solidifies Gemini’s position as Google’s all-in-one AI platform. As NotebookLM continues to grow in popularity, integrating it into the Gemini brand helps expand Gemini’s reach to its user base.
Cloud computer access expanded to AI Pro and what it means for users
The main functional update after the rebrand is expanded access to secure cloud computing. In June, Google announced that each NotebookLM notebook would be able to access a secure cloud-based computer, allowing AI tools to write and execute code on the user’s behalf.
This cloud computer enables Gemini notebooks to write and run code, analyze data, perform complex calculations, and handle advanced research tasks without relying on the user’s local device.
Until now, this feature was only available to Google AI Ultra customers and Workspace Business customers with AI Ultra and AI Extended plans. Over the next few weeks, Google plans to expand cloud computing access to all Google AI Pro customers on the web.
For existing NotebookLM users, the rebrand requires no action, and their notebooks will continue to work as before. Apart from the change in name and logo, the interface and features remain the same. Users should expect the name to change to Gemini Notebook on the app and web interface in the coming weeks.
Google AI Pro customers will get access to the cloud computing feature on the web in the next few weeks. This feature allows code execution, data analysis, and complex research tasks. Once rolled out, users can access it through the Gemini Notebook interface.
For free-tier users, the cloud computing feature will still be limited to paid plans, which include AI Pro, AI Ultra, and qualifying Workspace plans. Free users will continue to access the core features of Gemini Notebooks that were previously available under the NotebookLM name.
How Gemini Notebook is spreading into Google products and when will it be available
Google continues to integrate Gemini notebooks into its products and services. After introducing Gemini into its apps, the company plans to embed the Gemini Notebook in AI mode directly within Search.
This approach is in line with Google’s broader strategy to incorporate Gemini features across its entire ecosystem, including Search, Workspace, Chrome, and Android. Integrating Gemini Notebook into AI mode will allow users to access notebook-style research tools directly from search results.
Rebranding of Gemini notebooks is currently underway. In the coming weeks, users will see name and logo updates on the app and website.
Additionally, the expansion of the cloud computing feature to Google AI Pro customers on the web is also happening in phases over the next few weeks. Google hasn’t announced a specific date for when all AI Pro users will get access.
There is no official timeline yet for integrating Gemini notebooks into AI mode within Search. Users can stay tuned to Google’s official channels for updates on the rebrand, cloud computing feature, and other integrations into Google products.
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