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Culture · Jul 3, 2026

Google’s NotebookLM adds TikTok-style AI clips for research summaries

The feature generates 60-second vertical videos from uploaded sources, rolling out to paid subscribers first.

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  • Google’s NotebookLM is adding a new video feature that generates 60-second, TikTok-style AI clips summarizing uploaded research sources.
  • The feature is initially available to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in English only.
  • Users can generate clips by selecting a notebook, choosing the 'Video' option, and entering a topic or selecting an existing one.
  • Free users will gain access to the feature 'soon,' according to Google.

Google’s NotebookLM, a research assistant tool, is introducing a feature that generates 60-second, vertical TikTok-style AI clips to summarize uploaded research sources. The clips are designed to provide concise, visual recaps of content, pairing AI-generated images with narration.

The feature is rolling out first to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers, with an example provided by Google illustrating Australia’s unsuccessful war on emus. The example uses paper cutout-style AI art of emus alongside narration to convey the summary.

To create a clip, users navigate to NotebookLM on the web or app, select a notebook, and choose the 'Video' option from the Studio column. They then select 'Short,' specify the topic to focus on (or enter a custom topic), and generate the clip.

The feature is currently available in English only, and Google has indicated that support for free users will be added 'soon.' The addition follows existing NotebookLM capabilities such as generating AI podcasts, cinematic videos, and visual explainers.

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  1. 01The Verge — AIGoogle’s NotebookLM can sum up your research in a TikTok-style clip
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