Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, expands code execution

Google is renaming its AI research tool NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, folding it into the Gemini brand while keeping it as a standalone product. Alongside the rebrand, the company is expanding code execution capabilities beyond Ultra subscribers: Pro users on the web will gain access in the coming weeks Source: The Next Web. The tool now has more than 30 million individual users and over 600,000 organizations Source: Engadget.

What changed

The rebrand reflects Google's strategy to unify its AI products under the Gemini umbrella. NotebookLM, first introduced as Project Tailwind at I/O 2023, will remain a standalone app but integrate more deeply with Google services. Users can already access notebooks within the Gemini app, and soon via AI Mode in Search Source: The Verge.

Code execution expansion

Last month, Google gave each notebook a secure cloud computer for writing and running Python code, enabling data analysis, charts, and output formats like spreadsheets. Previously limited to Ultra and Workspace business accounts, the feature is now rolling out to Pro users Source: TechCrunch.

Future plans

Google plans to bring Gemini Notebook into AI Mode in Search, though no timeline was given. The core feature—grounding AI responses solely in user-provided sources—remains unchanged Source: The Next Web.