Google NotebookLM’s Raiza Martin and Jason Spielman on Creating Delightful AI Podcast Hosts and the Potential for Source-Grounded AI

In this podcast episode, hosts Raiza Martin and Jason Spielman from Google explore the exciting development of NotebookLM, an AI tool that creates lifelike podcasts from various source materials. They discuss the tool's unexpected success, especially its audio podcast feature, which evolved from initial research objectives. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of audio generation, the surprising applications that have emerged, and the design challenges encountered in crafting a user-friendly interface. Looking ahead, they share their ambitions for expanding NotebookLM’s capabilities while preserving its unique charm.