# NotebookLM Update (Dec 2024) 📝 3 Key Features & NotebookLM Plus 👀 ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_naoCLZKQV0/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=0s) - The video is about the December 13th, 2024 update to [[NotebookLM | Notebook LM]], covering its new look and key features, including one that was not mentioned by [[Google]] [(00:00:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=13s). - The video will also discuss the updated ways of using Notebook LM and Notebook LM Plus [(00:00:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=22s). - The video is presented by Callum, also known as W Loots [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=0s). ## Update 1 [(00:00:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=24s) - NotebookLM has a new look, featuring three main areas: a source panel, a chat panel, and a studio panel, allowing for a more organized and intuitive interface [(00:00:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=24s). - The source panel remains the same as before, while the chat panel operates almost exactly the same as well, but is now a separate entity from the studio section [(00:00:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=59s). - The studio section, formerly known as [[The Notebook]] guide, includes the audio overview, AI podcast generator, adding notes, and the notebook guide automated node generation, and can be minimized to focus on other panels [(00:00:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=45s). - The new layout allows for easy movement between the source, chat, and studio panels, making it a clean and user-friendly interface [(00:01:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=73s). ## Use Case & Deep Dive Video [(00:01:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=79s) - The user interface of [[NotebookLM]] has not undergone significant changes, with the source and chat sections remaining almost identical [(00:01:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=80s). - A previous video titled "How to use Notebook LM" has already covered specific use cases and provided in-depth information on using the tool, and it is recommended to check out that video for further understanding [(00:01:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=91s). - The previous video has been found helpful by many, including [[Google]], and it is suggested to refer to it for learning how to use Notebook LM more effectively [(00:01:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=96s). - There are a couple of other features that have changed in NotebookLM, which will be explored further [(00:01:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=105s). ## Update 2 [(00:01:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=108s) - The second update allows users to join and interact with AI hosts in the audio overview section, where they can generate an AI overview and engage in an interactive mode, which is currently in beta [(00:01:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=108s). - In interactive mode, users can interrupt the audio overview to ask a question, interject, or make a request to the host, and their voice and transcribed interactions will not be stored [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=126s). - The interactive mode can be used in various scenarios, such as reviewing a textbook or meeting notes, and users can quickly join the conversation to ask the host to focus on a particular element before returning to the regularly scheduled podcast [(00:02:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=168s). - When using the interactive mode, clicking the share or download buttons will only download the original audio overview, without including the user's interactions or injections into the conversation [(00:02:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=158s). ## Update 3 [(00:03:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=197s) - [[NotebookLM]] Plus has several benefits, including the ability to use saved notes as sources, which can be converted into sources by clicking "Convert to Source" and added to the source section, allowing users to query previously saved notes inside the chat panel by adding them as sources [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=209s). - This feature enables users to save chat responses as notes, iterate and recalibrate the output, and then convert the note into a source, making it possible to use the saved note as a template within the chat for future conversations [(00:04:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=240s). - Users can save a style or answer they've been struggling to find as a source and use it as a template for the chat, such as saving a style of social media output as a new note and converting it to a source to use for future social media creations [(00:04:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=291s). - This feature is considered an underrated power in the NotebookLM update, allowing users to add notes as sources and chat with those sources again, providing a useful tool for users to build upon their previous conversations with NotebookLM [(00:05:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=303s). ## NotebookLM Plus [(00:05:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=311s) - [[NotebookLM]] Plus is currently available only for organizations as of December 13th, 2024 [(00:05:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=311s). - NotebookLM Plus is designed for power users, teams, and organizations seeking the most capable AI research assistance [(00:05:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=324s). - Key features of NotebookLM Plus include increased limits for audio overviews, notebooks, queries, and sources per notebook [(00:05:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=333s). - NotebookLM Plus provides additional privacy and security features [(00:05:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=337s). - NotebookLM Plus was initially referred to as "NotebookLM for [[Business]]" due to its premium subscription model targeting business users [(00:05:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=346s). ## NotebookLM Plus vs NotebookLM Free [(00:05:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=357s) - The free version of [[NotebookLM | Notebook LM]] has the same features as before, including the changed UI, the ability to interact with hosts, and the ability to convert notes into sources, but now has limitations on usage, such as 100 notebooks, 50 sources per notebook, and 50 chat queries and 3 audio generations per day [(00:05:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=357s). - Upgrading to Notebook LM Plus increases the usage limits, allowing 500 notebooks, 300 sources per notebook, 500 chat queries, and 20 audio generations per day, resulting in a massive context window of 150 million words [(00:06:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=411s). - Notebook LM Plus also introduces a feature to share chat-only notebooks, allowing users to share curated information with others who can only interact with [[The Notebook | the notebook]] through chat, without editing sources or notes [(00:07:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=470s). - Additionally, Notebook LM Plus offers Advanced chat settings, enabling users to modify the chat style, such as guide or analyst, and control the output length, making it a valuable feature for future use [(00:08:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=533s). - NotebookLM allows users to track how others have been using their shared notebooks, including the number of users who have accessed it and the number of queries they've made, enabling users to determine which notebooks are the most effective based on usage [(00:09:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=558s). - Currently, personal [[Gmail]] accounts can only share a notebook with up to 50 other individual users, while [[Business | Enterprise]] users can share it with people within the same organization [(00:09:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=578s). - [[NotebookLM]] Plus is only available for business, Enterprise, and education through [[Google Workspace]], but it will be available for individual consumers in early 2025 as part of a package deal with [[Google One]] [(00:09:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=589s). - NotebookLM Plus offers features such as the ability to share a notebook with specific people and customize how users chat with the notebook [(00:10:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=632s). - Other features of the updated NotebookLM include an updated user interface, interactive mode with an audio overview, and the ability to convert sources to notes [(00:10:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=625s). ## Resources For Use Cases & Privacy [(00:10:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=644s) - There are additional resources available for those interested in learning more about using Notebook LM, including a "How to use Notebook LM" video that provides more in-depth information [(00:10:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=645s). - Other videos cover topics such as using [[NotebookLM | Notebook LM]] with the AI podcast, the audio overview functionality, and operating in multimodal formats, as well as a walkthrough of the privacy policy to help users keep their information safe [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=652s). - To stay up-to-date on the latest developments and potential integration of Notebook LM Plus, it is recommended to check out the channel and subscribe, as support from viewers is greatly appreciated [(00:11:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_naoCLZKQV0&t=684s).