Google rebrands NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, adds code execution

Google has officially rebranded its AI research tool, NotebookLM, to Gemini Notebook. The name change reflects tighter integration with the company’s broader Gemini ecosystem and the Google Search platform. The announcement, made on Thursday, signals a strategic move to align the product more closely with the rest of Google’s artificial intelligence suite, following its full integration into the Gemini app in April.

Despite the rebranding, the application will continue to operate as a standalone product for the time being. However, the search giant has introduced significant under-the-hood improvements to accompany the new identity. Users can now write and execute code natively within the tool, enabling complex data analysis based solely on data collected within their own research notebooks.

This new capability involves connecting notebooks to a secure cloud computer, a feature initially announced last month. The rollout of this secure computing environment is being deployed in phases to specific user tiers, allowing for enhanced processing power directly within the application environment.

Google stated that the service now boasts more than 30 million individual users and over 600,000 organisations. These figures represent current estimates provided by the company and may fluctuate as the platform continues to expand its user base across both consumer and enterprise segments.

Looking ahead, Google confirmed that notebooks created in Gemini Notebook will soon be accessible via AI mode in standard Google Search. While the timeline for this integration is described as "soon," the company has not provided a specific date for when this feature will become available to the general public.