Gemini Notebook now lets you review slides and videos before generating them

If you have used Gemini Notebook, formerly known as NotebookLM, to create slide decks or video overviews, you know the first result isn’t always the one you wanted. Sometimes it focuses on the wrong topic or the structure feels off, and the only fix is to generate it all over again.

Google is fixing this with a new co-create option. It lets you make a few key decisions about your slides or video before Gemini Notebook starts building them.

How does co-creating work?

Start by asking Gemini Notebook in the chat to make slides or a video. It will offer a few topic ideas from the material in your notebook, and you can either choose one or type in your own. Next, you pick a format and visual style, then set the length and language.

I think the review toggle is the best addition here. With it turned on, Gemini Notebook shows you the slide outline or the video producer notes before generating anything. You can then ask for changes, such as adding an executive summary at the start of your deck or moving a scene to a different spot in your video. When you are happy with the plan, click Proceed.

You don’t have to use the review step every time. If you leave the toggle off, Gemini Notebook will generate your slides or video in one go.

When can you try it?

Google says the co-create option is available to available to all Pro and Ultra subscribers, and will reach every Gemini Notebook user around the world within the next week.

I can see this being handy if your notebook has dozens of sources or your presentation needs to follow a specific order. After all, a quick look at the outline is much faster than waiting for a full deck to generate twice.

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