Tags: AI research assistant

Google's NotebookLM has rolled out a major upgrade that makes locating, adding, and managing research sources far easier. The Gemini‑powered assistant now offers "Fast" and "Deep" research modes, lets users add CNET as a preferred Chrome source, and expands file compatibility to include Google Sheets, Microsoft Word documents, PDFs, and other Drive files without extra downloads. These enhancements follow recent improvements to the mobile app and chat experience, reinforcing NotebookLM’s role as a versatile AI‑driven notetaking and research tool for students, professionals, and casual users alike. Ler mais

Google's AI‑powered research assistant NotebookLM recently expanded its Video Overview feature with new visual styles powered by the Nano Banana image model. While seven preset styles are now available, the company is reportedly exploring a custom‑style option that would let users shape the look of videos through prompts. This potential upgrade follows recent enhancements that let users direct the AI host's focus and tone, such as delivering content in an Edgar Allan Poe‑style narrative. Google has not commented on when or if the custom feature will launch. Ler mais

OpenAI’s analysis of over a million ChatGPT conversations shows that writing assistance dominates usage, especially for work‑related tasks, while information‑seeking and decision‑making are fast‑growing functions. Users frequently request edits, critiques, and translations, and a sizable share turn to the model for business advice. Smaller but notable segments employ the AI for multimedia, programming, creative ideation, calculations, and even gaming. The data highlights ChatGPT’s role as a versatile assistant rather than a simple task executor. Ler mais