Another Crazy Day in AI: You Can Now Take NotebookLM Anywhere
- Wowza Team
- May 20
- 4 min read
Updated: May 22
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Feeling done for the day? Here’s a quick one before you log off.
NotebookLM just went mobile, so you can turn heavy reading into easy chats wherever you are—subway, sofa, or between meetings.
Talent-wise, AI skills are now the hottest ticket in tech—51% of leaders say they’re hunting for talent like it’s a rare Pokémon. Gotta catch ‘em all, or at least upskill fast.
Oh, and some big papers accidentally served fake AI-written summer reads. Plot twist: editors didn’t see that coming.
Curious yet?
Here's another crazy day in AI:
NotebookLM gets a phone app
How to fix the AI skills shortage before it hurts your business
How fake AI book picks ended up in real newspapers
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: NotebookLM In Your Pocket
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
What if your go-to research assistant could now travel with you — even offline?
Google just launched the mobile version of its popular AI note-taking assistant, NotebookLM, and it’s packed with features designed to make understanding complex material easier—whether you're at your desk, on the subway, or in between meetings. In VentureBeat, executive editor Carl Franzen offers a closer look at the new app, unveiled during Google’s 2025 I/O conference. Initially a web-only tool, NotebookLM built a reputation for turning dense documents into conversational audio summaries. Now, all of that capability fits in your pocket.
Here’s what the latest version brings:
You can now access NotebookLM even without an internet connection, which makes it more flexible in real-world use.
Upload materials directly from your phone—PDFs, YouTube links, websites, and more.
Audio Overviews let you listen to summaries like a podcast, complete with background playback.
A new "Join" button lets you explore more context and dive deeper into topics with follow-up questions.
The Plus plan offers shared workspaces and deeper integrations geared toward teams.
Google confirms your files are not used to train AI models, maintaining user privacy.
Performance is still a work in progress, with some upload and responsiveness lags noted.
A Video Overview feature is in the works, promising animated summaries down the line.
The move to mobile makes NotebookLM more flexible, especially for people constantly switching between devices or juggling work on the go. Instead of needing a quiet space to sit down and sift through material, users can now listen to content while commuting, walking, or taking a break between meetings. That shift—toward truly ambient learning—could open up new possibilities for how information is absorbed and revisited in the flow of daily life.
Of course, it may not replace deeper research sessions at a desk or full document analysis on a large screen. But it does add another layer of interaction—especially helpful for educators, students, writers, or anyone who regularly works with complex ideas. With some thoughtful use, NotebookLM on mobile could become a quiet but steady support tool—ready when you need a second brain, even when your hands are full.
Read the full article here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
How to Fix the AI Skills Shortage Before it Hurts Your Business
/Mark Samuels, Senior Contributor, on ZDNET
Demand for AI skills has surged faster than any other tech area, with 51% of global tech leaders now reporting a shortage — nearly double from last year. To address this widening gap, businesses must rethink hiring, upskilling, and how they engage emerging talent. From investing in role-based certifications to sourcing AI-native professionals and reworking recruitment models, the solution is multi-faceted. Leaders who foster continuous learning and experimentation are more likely to attract and retain top AI talent.
Read more here.
How Fake AI Book Picks Ended Up In Real Newspapers
/Elizabeth Blair, Cultural Trends Correspondent, on NPR
A syndicated "Summer Reading List for 2025" mistakenly published by several major newspapers included fake AI-generated titles by real authors. Books attributed to writers like Isabel Allende and Percival Everett never existed, prompting backlash from readers and the literary community. The list, lacking a byline, was licensed through King Features, and writer Marco Buscaglia has since taken responsibility, admitting AI was used. The incident underscores growing tensions in publishing around AI-generated content and the erosion of editorial oversight.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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