NotebookLM launches "Discover Sources" function to innovate research efficiency

On April 2, 2025, Google launched a new feature of its artificial intelligence-powered research tool NotebookLM - "Discover Sources". This innovative feature aims to simplify the information collection process and enable users to obtain relevant information more efficiently when conducting research.

The core advantage of Discover Sources functionality is automated information collection. Users only need to enter the topic or keyword of interest, and the system can quickly filter and recommend up to 10 relevant high-quality sources from the network based on the powerful search capabilities of Google Gemini AI. This process is extremely convenient, and the system will also provide a brief description of each recommendation source to help users quickly understand its relevance to the research topic.

In terms of user experience, the operation of the "Discover Sources" button is very simple. After clicking, the system will return to the recommended web page within a few seconds. Users can easily import it into the notebook and further integrate it into existing information. This function not only optimizes information collection, but also provides powerful support for subsequent audio overview, FAQ generation and other functions, greatly improving research efficiency.

NotebookLM has also added an interesting feature - the "I'm Feeling Curious" button. After the user clicks it, the system will randomly generate a topic and provide relevant information to inspire creative inspiration.

This update has received positive reviews from industry experts, saying that the Discover Sources function will become a right-hand assistant in user research, further consolidating NotebookLM's innovative position in the field of AI.