Google AI NotebookLM Now Supports Chinese

NotebookLM now supports Chinese, offering Gemini-powered transcription, AI podcast creation, and versatile document processing for Simplified and Traditional Chinese, though dialect accuracy may vary.

Google AI Research Assistant NotebookLM Embraces Chinese!

Key Takeaways:

• Full Chinese Support: NotebookLM now fully supports Chinese, including both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
• Gemini-Powered Audio Transcription: Excellent Chinese audio transcription, converting lectures, meetings, and notes accurately into text.
• AI Podcast Generation: Turn Chinese documents into natural-sounding, dual-speaker podcasts for learning on the go.
• Versatile Document Processing: Efficiently handles various Chinese document formats, including PDFs and text files, up to 500,000 words per file.
• Important Note on Dialects: While NotebookLM supports various Chinese accents, it may have difficulty with some local dialects. Using Mandarin is recommended for optimal results.
• User Feedback: Early user feedback indicates high satisfaction with the naturalness, fluency, and accuracy of the generated Chinese audio. Some users say the results are approaching "real person" podcast quality.

Feature Highlights:

• Chinese Variant Support: Supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
• Chinese Audio Transcription: Accurate transcription of various Chinese content using the Gemini model.
• Chinese Podcast Generation: Generates Chinese podcasts with excellent voice naturalness and intonation.
• Document Support: Effectively processes various Chinese documents, including PDFs and text files.
• Limitations: May have some differences in the recognition of certain local dialects; it is recommended to use Mandarin