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Google Expands NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews to Over 50 Languages

The update introduces a new Output Language setting, enabling multilingual AI-hosted podcasts powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro.

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Overview

  • NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews feature now supports over 50 languages, including Spanish, Hindi, French, and Chinese.
  • Users can select their preferred Output Language in settings, with audio and chat responses generated in real time.
  • The feature creates podcast-style audio summaries using conversational AI voices to make complex material more accessible.
  • Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, the update enhances global accessibility for educational, professional, and personal use cases.
  • Google acknowledges the feature is still in beta and plans iterative refinements, with some translation inaccuracies possible in less common languages.