Google has recently released a major update to its AI platform, NotebookLM, adding the ability to publicly share notes. This upgrade transforms it from a personal research tool into a smart collaborative workspace, making it an attractive option for teams, educators, researchers, and content creators.
Previously, NotebookLM was used only in a personal and limited context. But now, with the ability to share notes via a simple link, users can make their content publicly accessible without requiring viewers to sign in with a Google account.
Compared to tools like ChatGPT, which focus more on real-time conversation, or Claude, which has limited memory, NotebookLM offers a structured and storable framework ideal for managing collective knowledge and supporting long-term collaboration. The platform was recently named “Best Research Tool” at the Tom’s Guide AI Awards.
New Features of NotebookLM for Public Sharing
The new features added in this version include the following:
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Notebook sharing via public link
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Ability for guest users to interact via chat and ask questions about the content
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Access to summaries, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and audio versions of summaries
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Maintaining the integrity of the original content; users can only read and ask questions, not edit.
These features have made NotebookLM a suitable tool for educational environments, group projects, startups, and research and social institutions.
User Guide for NotebookLM
To use this tool, simply follow the steps below:
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Go to the website notebooklm.google and log in with your Google account.
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Create a new notebook and upload your resources (such as PDFs, text files, Google Docs, or text notes).
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Use the AI-powered internal chat to receive analysis, summaries, and answers to your questions.
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Enable features such as audio summaries, frequently asked questions, and key point extraction.
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Finally, by selecting the "Anyone with the link" option in the Share section, easily share your notebook with others.
Why is NotebookLM superior to ChatGPT?
While ChatGPT is very useful for quick and individual interactions, NotebookLM focuses on structuring, storing, and coherently sharing information. This tool allows users to share their research and analytical content in an interactive and protected format, without altering the original sources.
Features such as adding audio versions, generating frequently asked questions, and automatic summarization have made it a preferred choice for educators, research teams, and educational content creators.
Now, with support for public sharing, NotebookLM has evolved from a personal tool into a comprehensive platform for collective knowledge production and management, making it a serious competitor to Google Docs and even a more structured alternative to ChatGPT for team activities.
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