NotebookLM Plus is a premium subscription version of Google's AI-powered research assistant that offers enhanced features like increased usage limits, customizable responses, team collaboration capabilities, and enterprise-grade security protection.

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What is Google NotebookLM Plus
Google NotebookLM Plus is an advanced version of NotebookLM, designed for power users, teams, and enterprises who need more robust capabilities from their AI research assistant. Launched in December 2024, it builds upon the core NotebookLM platform while adding premium features and expanded limits. The service is available through Google Workspace for businesses and educational institutions, can be purchased separately via Google Cloud, and will be included in Google One AI Premium starting in early 2025.
Key Features of Google NotebookLM Plus
Google NotebookLM Plus is a premium subscription version of NotebookLM that offers enhanced capabilities for businesses, educational institutions, and power users. It provides more than 5x increased usage limits for Audio Overviews, notebooks, and sources per notebook, along with enterprise-grade protection. The service includes team collaboration features, customizable responses, usage analytics, and will be available through Google Workspace, Google Cloud, or included in Google One AI Premium starting in 2025. Expanded Resource Limits: More than 5x increased capacity for Audio Overviews, notebooks, and sources per notebook compared to standard version Enterprise Security: Enterprise-grade protection and privacy features designed for business and educational institutions Team Collaboration Tools: Shared team notebooks with usage analytics for better collaboration and tracking Customizable AI Responses: Ability to customize the style and length of notebook responses for more personalized interactions
Use Cases
Educational Institution Research: Universities can use shared notebooks for collaborative research projects with enhanced security and analytics Business Team Projects: Organizations can collaborate on documents and research with customized AI responses and tracking capabilities Professional Development: Teams can create and share learning resources with expanded Audio Overview capabilities for training and skill development
Pros
Significantly higher usage limits than standard version Enterprise-grade security and privacy features Advanced team collaboration capabilities
Cons
Requires paid subscription Not available to individual users until 2025 through Google One AI Premium
How to Use Google NotebookLM Plus
Sign up for NotebookLM Plus: Access NotebookLM Plus through either Google Workspace, Google Cloud, or wait for Google One AI Premium access in early 2025 Create a new notebook: Use the new three-panel interface to start a new notebook. NotebookLM Plus offers 5x more notebooks compared to the free version Add sources to your notebook: Use the 'Sources' panel to upload and manage your documents, PDFs, Google Slides, web URLs, and other content. NotebookLM Plus allows 5x more sources per notebook Interact with content: Use the 'Chat' panel to discuss your sources through an AI interface with citations, or use the 'Studio' panel to create Study Guides, Briefing Docs and Audio Overviews Create Audio Overviews: Generate audio summaries of your content with AI hosts. NotebookLM Plus offers 5x more Audio Overviews Interact with Audio Overviews: To interact with AI hosts: 1) Create a new Audio Overview 2) Tap Interactive mode (BETA) button 3) While listening, tap 'Join' 4) Ask questions when the host calls on you Customize responses: Use Plus features to customize the style and length of your notebook responses according to your preferences Collaborate with team: Set up shared team notebooks and access usage analytics for team collaboration (available for enterprise/business users)
Google NotebookLM Plus FAQs
1.What is NotebookLM Plus?
NotebookLM Plus is a premium subscription version of Google's AI-powered research assistant that offers more features, higher usage limits, and enterprise-grade protection for businesses, schools, universities, and organizations.
2.How can I get access to NotebookLM Plus?
NotebookLM Plus is available through Google Workspace, can be purchased separately via Google Cloud, and will be included in Google One AI Premium starting in early 2025.
3.What are the key benefits of NotebookLM Plus compared to the regular version?
NotebookLM Plus offers more than 5x more Audio Overviews, notebooks and sources per notebook, the ability to customize notebook responses, shared team notebooks with usage analytics, and additional privacy and security features.
4.What are the new interface features in NotebookLM?
The new interface is organized into three main areas: the Sources panel for managing information, the Chat panel for AI conversations with citations, and the Studio panel for creating new content like Study Guides, Briefing Docs and Audio Overviews.
5.What is the new Audio Overview interactive feature?
Users can now 'join' Audio Overview conversations to interact directly with AI hosts using voice, asking questions and receiving personalized responses based on their sources. This feature is currently in beta and only works on new Audio Overviews.
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