Google rolls out NotebookLM Plus to individual users
Google has rolled out NotebookLM Plus, the premium version of its AI-powered note-taking and research tool, to individual users who are part of the Google One AI Premium plan. This move comes nearly two months after its initial release to businesses through Google Cloud and Google Workspace.
NotebookLM Plus, first revealed in December following a pilot program, boasts enhanced limits and features. Users get five times the capacity of the free version, with access to 500 notebooks, 300 sources per notebook, up to 500 chat queries, and 20 audio generations daily.
Subscribers to the Google One AI Premium plan, priced at $20 monthly, can now tap into these benefits. Google's also offering a sweet deal for U.S. students over 18, slashing the cost to $9.99 a month—a 50% discount.
"We've been eager to extend NotebookLM Plus to both enterprises and individual users, and we've seen a huge demand, especially from students," Kelly Schaefer, Google Labs' director of product and domain lead, shared in an interview.
Since its launch in 2023, NotebookLM has caught more eyes, particularly after introducing Audio Overviews in September last year. This feature lets users create podcast-style audio chats from their uploaded content, inspiring companies like ElevenLabs and Meta to follow suit.
Google keeps NotebookLM fresh with regular updates, including enhancements to AI-generated audio conversations. Schaefer mentioned to TechCrunch that they're planning to expand Audio Overviews to languages other than English.
"We're figuring out which languages to prioritize and how to ensure they sound as genuine and smooth as our English Audio Overviews," she explained.
While Schaefer didn't spill the beans on which Gemini AI models power NotebookLM, she confirmed that both Plus and free users currently use the same underlying model. Google Labs tweaks different Gemini variants and always picks "the latest and best matching Gemini models for the specific task at hand," she added.
NotebookLM (free version) vs. NotebookLM PlusImage Credits:Google They're also developing a mobile app for NotebookLM, though Schaefer didn't give a timeline. "We want the mobile experience to echo the desktop version but also cater to what mobile users typically need," she said.
The team's also looking into how NotebookLM can use emerging reasoning models to enhance thinking and reasoning experiences.
Even as NotebookLM Plus expands to individual Google One AI Premium subscribers, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, Gemini in Gmail and Docs, and 2TB of cloud storage, Schaefer emphasized their commitment to supporting non-paying users.
"We want everyone to have a great experience with NotebookLM, whether they're paying or not. It's crucial that the free version remains excellent. We're focusing on adding more value for Plus users without diminishing the free experience," she stated.
Google hasn't shared specific user numbers or team size for NotebookLM, only noting growth over time. However, Similarweb data indicates the AI assistant has attracted 28.18 million visits in the last three months, with nearly 9 million in January alone.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:00:50 AM EDT
NotebookLM Plus é um salva-vidas para minhas pesquisas! É tão fácil organizar notas e encontrar o que preciso rapidamente. Mas o preço? Ai! É um pouco caro para usuários individuais. Ainda assim, se você puder pagar, vale o investimento. Só queria que fosse um pouco mais barato!
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AnthonyRoberts
April 17, 2025 at 11:42:59 PM EDT
NotebookLM Plus is a lifesaver for my research! It's so easy to organize notes and find what I need quickly. But the price? Ouch! It's a bit steep for individual users. Still, if you can afford it, it's definitely worth the investment. Just wish it was a bit cheaper!
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AnthonyHernández
April 17, 2025 at 2:03:18 PM EDT
NotebookLM Plus는 연구에 정말 큰 도움이 돼요! 노트를 정리하고 필요한 정보를 빠르게 찾는 게 쉬워요. 그런데 가격이 너무 비싸네요… 개인 사용자에게는 좀 부담스러워요. 그래도, 지출할 수 있다면 투자할 가치는 충분해요. 조금만 더 저렴했으면 좋겠어요!
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EmmaJohnson
April 15, 2025 at 8:19:54 AM EDT
NotebookLM Plusは研究に欠かせないツールです！ノートの整理や必要な情報を素早く見つけるのが簡単です。ただ、値段が高いですね…個人ユーザーにとってはちょっと高すぎる。でも、払えるなら絶対に投資する価値があります。もう少し安ければいいのに！
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PaulTaylor
April 14, 2025 at 2:50:18 AM EDT
¡NotebookLM Plus es un salvavidas para mis investigaciones! Es tan fácil organizar notas y encontrar lo que necesito rápidamente. Pero el precio... ¡Ay! Es un poco caro para usuarios individuales. Aún así, si puedes pagarlo, definitivamente vale la pena la inversión. ¡Ojalá fuera un poco más barato!
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BrianWalker
April 12, 2025 at 5:54:56 AM EDT
NotebookLM Plus is a lifesaver for my research! Being part of Google One AI Premium, I get all these cool features that make note-taking and organizing my thoughts so much easier. Only wish it had more templates. Still, it's pretty awesome!
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Google has rolled out NotebookLM Plus, the premium version of its AI-powered note-taking and research tool, to individual users who are part of the Google One AI Premium plan. This move comes nearly two months after its initial release to businesses through Google Cloud and Google Workspace.
NotebookLM Plus, first revealed in December following a pilot program, boasts enhanced limits and features. Users get five times the capacity of the free version, with access to 500 notebooks, 300 sources per notebook, up to 500 chat queries, and 20 audio generations daily.
Subscribers to the Google One AI Premium plan, priced at $20 monthly, can now tap into these benefits. Google's also offering a sweet deal for U.S. students over 18, slashing the cost to $9.99 a month—a 50% discount.
"We've been eager to extend NotebookLM Plus to both enterprises and individual users, and we've seen a huge demand, especially from students," Kelly Schaefer, Google Labs' director of product and domain lead, shared in an interview.
Since its launch in 2023, NotebookLM has caught more eyes, particularly after introducing Audio Overviews in September last year. This feature lets users create podcast-style audio chats from their uploaded content, inspiring companies like ElevenLabs and Meta to follow suit.
Google keeps NotebookLM fresh with regular updates, including enhancements to AI-generated audio conversations. Schaefer mentioned to TechCrunch that they're planning to expand Audio Overviews to languages other than English.
"We're figuring out which languages to prioritize and how to ensure they sound as genuine and smooth as our English Audio Overviews," she explained.
While Schaefer didn't spill the beans on which Gemini AI models power NotebookLM, she confirmed that both Plus and free users currently use the same underlying model. Google Labs tweaks different Gemini variants and always picks "the latest and best matching Gemini models for the specific task at hand," she added.
The team's also looking into how NotebookLM can use emerging reasoning models to enhance thinking and reasoning experiences.
Even as NotebookLM Plus expands to individual Google One AI Premium subscribers, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, Gemini in Gmail and Docs, and 2TB of cloud storage, Schaefer emphasized their commitment to supporting non-paying users.
"We want everyone to have a great experience with NotebookLM, whether they're paying or not. It's crucial that the free version remains excellent. We're focusing on adding more value for Plus users without diminishing the free experience," she stated.
Google hasn't shared specific user numbers or team size for NotebookLM, only noting growth over time. However, Similarweb data indicates the AI assistant has attracted 28.18 million visits in the last three months, with nearly 9 million in January alone.
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Gemini Chatbot Enhances Image Editing Capabilities
Google’s Gemini chatbot app now allows users to edit AI-generated and uploaded images from phones or computers, the company announced in a blog post on Wednesday.Gemini’s built-in image editing featur
Google Launches On-Device Gemini AI Model for Robots
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics On-Device for Offline Robot ControlGoogle DeepMind just dropped an exciting update in the robotics space—Gemini Robotics On-Device, a new language model that lets robots perform tasks without needing an internet connection. This builds on their earlier Gemini
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April 18, 2025 at 1:00:50 AM EDT
NotebookLM Plus é um salva-vidas para minhas pesquisas! É tão fácil organizar notas e encontrar o que preciso rapidamente. Mas o preço? Ai! É um pouco caro para usuários individuais. Ainda assim, se você puder pagar, vale o investimento. Só queria que fosse um pouco mais barato!
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April 17, 2025 at 11:42:59 PM EDT
NotebookLM Plus is a lifesaver for my research! It's so easy to organize notes and find what I need quickly. But the price? Ouch! It's a bit steep for individual users. Still, if you can afford it, it's definitely worth the investment. Just wish it was a bit cheaper!
0
April 17, 2025 at 2:03:18 PM EDT
NotebookLM Plus는 연구에 정말 큰 도움이 돼요! 노트를 정리하고 필요한 정보를 빠르게 찾는 게 쉬워요. 그런데 가격이 너무 비싸네요… 개인 사용자에게는 좀 부담스러워요. 그래도, 지출할 수 있다면 투자할 가치는 충분해요. 조금만 더 저렴했으면 좋겠어요!
0
April 15, 2025 at 8:19:54 AM EDT
NotebookLM Plusは研究に欠かせないツールです！ノートの整理や必要な情報を素早く見つけるのが簡単です。ただ、値段が高いですね…個人ユーザーにとってはちょっと高すぎる。でも、払えるなら絶対に投資する価値があります。もう少し安ければいいのに！
0
April 14, 2025 at 2:50:18 AM EDT
¡NotebookLM Plus es un salvavidas para mis investigaciones! Es tan fácil organizar notas y encontrar lo que necesito rápidamente. Pero el precio... ¡Ay! Es un poco caro para usuarios individuales. Aún así, si puedes pagarlo, definitivamente vale la pena la inversión. ¡Ojalá fuera un poco más barato!
0
April 12, 2025 at 5:54:56 AM EDT
NotebookLM Plus is a lifesaver for my research! Being part of Google One AI Premium, I get all these cool features that make note-taking and organizing my thoughts so much easier. Only wish it had more templates. Still, it's pretty awesome!
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