
Google's NotebookLM has launched a feature that converts research notes into 60-second TikTok-style videos. Available to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers, these clips use AI-generated images and narration to summarize uploaded sources. An example video creatively depicts Australia's war on emus with paper cutout-style art. This feature, currently in English, is expected to expand to free users soon, offering a new way to engage with research content.
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