Google is significantly upgrading NotebookLM, its AI-powered note-taking and research assistant, with powerful new tools designed to streamline complex research and expand its utility. The latest update introduces “Deep Research,” a feature that automates in-depth online investigation, along with expanded support for more file types, with the new features expected to be available to all users within a week.
Introducing Deep Research
The centerpiece of the update is “Deep Research,” a tool that functions as a dedicated AI researcher. It can take a user’s question, formulate a research plan, and autonomously browse websites to synthesize a detailed, source-grounded report directly into the user’s notebook.
Users can initiate the tool from the source panel by selecting “Web” as a source. They are then given the choice between “Deep Research” for a comprehensive briefing or “Fast Research” for a quicker overview. The feature runs in the background, allowing users to continue their work while it compiles a deep, organized knowledge base on a given topic.
Expanding File Compatibility
To make NotebookLM a more versatile hub for information, Google has added support for several new file types. Users can now upload Google Sheets, Microsoft Word documents, and PDFs directly from Google Drive. Additionally, multiple Drive files can be quickly imported using their URLs.
This enhancement allows for new use cases, such as generating summaries from spreadsheet data or consolidating information from various documents stored across Google Drive, further centralizing the research workflow.
A New Tool for MENA’s Innovators
For the MENA region’s rapidly growing ecosystem of founders, researchers, and tech professionals, the enhancements to NotebookLM present a significant opportunity. Startups conducting market analysis or competitive intelligence can leverage the Deep Research tool to quickly gather and synthesize vast amounts of online data, saving valuable time and resources.
VCs and investors can use the platform to streamline due diligence by consolidating pitch decks, financial models in Sheets, and market reports into a single, queryable workspace. As the adoption of AI tools accelerates across the region, platforms like NotebookLM can empower innovators to build deeper, more organized knowledge bases to fuel their growth and decision-making processes.
About Google
Google is a global technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
Source: TechCrunch
