NotebookLM Gets Gemini 3.5, Cloud Computer
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- NotebookLM upgrades to Google’s Gemini 3.5 model, improving accuracy and reliability in responding to user queries based on imported or discovered sources
- NotebookLM now supports starting research directly in chat by using Google Search to find relevant sources, expanding on its prior 'discover' functionality
- NotebookLM runs on Google’s Antigravity agentic coding platform, giving each notebook access to a secure cloud computer that can write and execute code
- NotebookLM can export research outputs in new formats including PDFs, Excel files, PowerPoint decks, CSVs, data visualizations, and AI-generated images via Nano Banana
- Google rolls out the enhanced NotebookLM features initially to AI Ultra plan subscribers and Workspace customers, with plans to expand to more tiers later
Why it matters: Researchers and professionals gain a more autonomous AI tool that can actively retrieve sources, run code, and generate ready-to-use documents—moving beyond passive summarization to active creation. This raises the bar for AI-powered productivity apps, particularly in technical and analytical workflows where code execution and export flexibility are critical.
