Google is working on interactive Apps for Gemini Notebook

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Google is working on interactive Apps for Gemini Notebook

Google is adding an 'App' tile to Gemini Notebook, enabling users to transform their uploaded source material into interactive applications.

What: A new 'App' artifact feature is in development for Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM), allowing users to build study aids, dashboards, or games directly from their documents.

Why it matters: Google is evolving Gemini Notebook from a static knowledge synthesis tool into a generative engine for functional, interactive output.

Decoder

Artifact: A distinct, viewable, or interactive object (like a code window or document viewer) generated by an AI within a larger chat interface.

Original article

Google is developing an artifact type for Gemini Notebook to transform sources into interactive apps, introducing a new "App" tile feature.

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