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Google Drops Age Limit for NotebookLM to Welcome Teens

The update enforces source-backed responses under stricter content rules to ensure safe learning for younger students

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Overview

  • NotebookLM is now available to Google Workspace for Education users of any age and to consumers aged 13 and up, with local minimum age laws taking precedence.
  • Stricter content policies for users under 18 aim to prevent inappropriate responses and no user chats or uploads are used for AI training or human review.
  • New AI-powered study tools include podcast-style audio summaries, interactive mind maps and video explainers all backed by citations.
  • Users can import text files, PDFs, websites and Google Docs or Slides to build interactive digital notebooks, and demo notebooks require no uploads.
  • This expansion positions NotebookLM to compete with OpenAI’s recently introduced ChatGPT study mode in the growing AI education market.