Notbook LM has introduced a new feature called the Audio Overview. Notbook LM is free and still in the experimental phase. It's not well-known yet, but that is changing. More people are discovering what it can do. Some podcasts on iTunes and other search engines are completely AI-generated by Notbook LM.
Andre Kath, an AI insider and ex-Tesla lead, has been talking about it. He says AI-generated podcast episodes could be a new and exciting product format. He compared it to the moment ChatGPT became popular. Notbook LM was the first hint of what's coming. In just a few weeks, an open-source version powered by Llama 3.1 has been released. This new version is likely just the beginning. We may see many more versions and competitors, each tailored for different uses.
This technology will probably be free or very cheap. It will soon be all over social media. Imagine you have a topic idea. Notbook LM can generate a full podcast episode around it. This could save content creators a lot of time. They can focus on other aspects of their work while AI handles the script and audio.
The potential uses are huge. Teachers could use it to create educational podcasts. Businesses might use it for marketing or training. Even hobbyists could create content without needing advanced skills. The AI takes care of the hard work. This makes high-quality content available to everyone.
In summary, the rise of AI-generated podcasts is just starting. Notbook LM and its new Audio Overview feature are leading the way. More versions and competitors will likely appear soon, making this technology even more accessible. This development could change how we create and share audio content.
