NotebookLM has taken my feed by storm.
Never before have a I seen gratuitous amounts of “Mind Blown” references regarding an AI-powered tool. It is an amazing tool with many different applications. What has captured everyone's attention is it ability to crank out a rather high-quality podcast based on feeding it a URL which has content for them to talk about. And you can add additional references from uploaded documents to other URLs.
Notebook will sort it out into a show, and it sounds quite human and balanced. They nailed the humanity that needs to be present in the voices while it also coordinates a conversation between two different AI entities and all your content. It actually is quite amazing.
Summary
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has entered the AI video generation market with two new large language models called Doubao-PixelDance and Doubao-Seaweed. These models are designed to create videos from text and image prompts and are intended to compete with similar models like OpenAI’s Sora. The development of these AI models highlights the increasing competition in the field of AI video generation, as companies seek to develop sophisticated tools for creating engaging and realistic videos. However, the rapid development of these models also raises concerns about the quality and reliability of quickly assembled AI tools. The rise of open-source AI tools like Open NotebookLM, which was built in a single afternoon, demonstrates how accessible AI development has become. This shift presents both opportunities and risks, with potential benefits like cost-effectiveness and customization but also concerns regarding data privacy, security, and ethical use.
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