If you like NotebookLM, you’re going to love this new Google tool

While NotebookLM was once somewhat of a niche tool, it’s now become a go-to option for anyone who works with large amounts of information. Whether that’s a student, a researcher, an educator, a startup founder, or even a parent overwhelmed with paperwork, it’s the kind of tool that quietly fits into a lot of different workflows. Interestingly, while many know NotebookLM for what it is today, few remember that it actually began as a Google Labs experiment.

For those unfamiliar with Google Labs, it’s the tech giant’s experimental playground where it plays around with innovative ideas that aren’t quite ready for prime time. While some Google Labs experiments end up getting shelved, NotebookLM is one of the few that made it out the other side. And if you’re someone who’s come to rely on NotebookLM, there’s another Google Labs experiment you’ll absolutely love: Illuminate.

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