NotebookLM changes to Gemini Notebook: Google chooses to play the Gemini card with deeper integration.
Google has officially rebranded NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook. At the same time, the AI research assistant is receiving a series of new features, including a secure cloud environment in which notebooks can independently execute code for more complex analyses.
Gemini Notebook will remain available as a standalone application, but will be integrated with the Gemini app and will eventually also have a place within AI Mode in Google Search.
AI gets its own secure cloud computer
The most important innovation is that every notebook can now use its own secure cloud environment. This allows Gemini Notebook to independently execute code for in-depth research, data visualization, and complex analyses, without these processes needing to run on the user’s device.
According to Google, the platform now features more than a hundred preset software skills. In combination with the new Gemini 3.5 models and the Antigravity code platform, this should ensure more accurate analyses and better processing of large amounts of information.
The cloud environment will first be rolled out to Gemini Ultra subscribers and Workspace Enterprise customers with Ultra Access or Expanded Access. Pro users will receive the feature via the web version in the coming weeks.
Beyond notes
NotebookLM started in 2023 as an AI tool that allowed users to upload documents to summarize and analyze information. Since then, Google has expanded the possibilities with audio discussions, video explanations, infographics, presentations, and flashcards.
With the new AI functionality, Gemini Notebook should also be able to independently structure, visualize, and analyze larger data sources. Thanks to the built-in reasoning capabilities of Gemini 3.5, Google also expects to be able to generate more reliable answers.