# Google's NotebookLM Now Allows Customization of AI-Generated Podcasts! 🎙️

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/googles-notebooklm-now-allows-customization-of-ai-generated-podcasts/293965>\
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**Created:** [October 18, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/googles-notebooklm-now-allows-customization-of-ai-generated-podcasts/293965 "2024-10-18T23:03:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 18, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/googles-notebooklm-now-allows-customization-of-ai-generated-podcasts/293965/1 "2024-10-18T23:03:40Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Enhanced Podcast Features**  
Google’s **NotebookLM** app has been updated to enable users to create customized AI podcasts from a wide range of source materials, marking the removal of its “experimental” status.

2. **Easy Podcast Creation**  
Users can start by opening the Google Labs website, creating a New Notebook, and adding source documents, including files and **YouTube links**.

3. **Customization Options**  
When generating a podcast, users can now select the **Customize** option to specify which sections to highlight, broader topics for exploration, and the intended audience for the podcast.

4. **Practical Tips for Users**  
Raiza Martin, leading the NotebookLM team, suggests initially generating an **Audio Overview** without modifications, then using notes from that session to create tailored prompts for a more personalized podcast experience.

5. **Impact on Content Generation**  
The update allows for a more dynamic approach to podcast creation, making it easier for users to generate audio content that aligns with their specific interests and needs.

**Read more at:** [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/google-notebooklm-customize-ai-podcast/)