Released by Google last year, the NotebookLM service quickly became popular. The AI-based research system offers quick access to downloaded documentation, and one of its notable features is “virtual podcasts” or audio overviews (Audio Overviews). Perhaps in the future, the company will take this function to a new level.
One of Google’s most advanced AI projects, the Veo 2 model, can generate short videos based on text descriptions. According to TestingCatalog, there’s evidence that Video Overviews powered by Veo 2 may soon appear in NotebookLM. This option was reportedly discovered in the right panel of the “Studio,” right next to where the current audio reviews are located.
At this stage, it’s too early to determine how exactly the new feature will operate, as it is currently inactive. The videos that Veo 2 can generate are only a few seconds long — much shorter than the audio reviews already available. Because of this, it’s unlikely that Google will introduce major changes to how media is used in the service. Most likely, video reviews will serve as a simple visual addition to the longer and more detailed audio commentary. Still, we’ll keep you updated as more integrations become available.
Other Possible New Features
Another potential feature mentioned by the same source is “Editor’s picks” for saved notebooks, adds NIXSolutions. Like the video function, it is not yet active. However, it may allow users to share selected projects publicly, making it easier to showcase high-value or insightful work done within the platform.
These new features — both the video overviews and the public sharing option — are being reported for the first time. There is no indication that Google plans to announce them during the upcoming Google I/O conference, which opens on May 20. The company appears to be testing these tools quietly for now, and it may be some time before they’re ready for public release.
While these developments are still in early stages, they hint at how Google might evolve NotebookLM into a richer, more interactive research assistant. Yet we’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.