NotebookLM with Steven Johnson and Raiza Martin

In this episode of the People of AI podcast, hosts Ashley Oldacre and Gus interview Steven Johnson, the editorial director of NotebookLM and Google Labs, and Raiza Martin, a Senior Product Manager also at Google Labs, leading NotebookLM. They discuss their backgrounds, how they came to work on NotebookLM, and the evolution of the product. Steven shares his long-standing interest in tools for thought and his initial skepticism followed by excitement about large language models. Raiza recounts her early experiences with technology and her journey to Google Labs. The conversation covers the development of NotebookLM, its features like audio overviews, and its impact on learning and creativity, as well as their vision for the future of AI and its role in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of personalization and utility.