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Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content

Expert Intelligence lets you add ebooks like those you’ve purchased from Google Play Books directly to a Gemini Notebook.

Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content

Google is rolling out a new tool called Expert Intelligence to help users engage with trusted content in a smarter way. This cross-platform initiative, developed by Google AI, aims to make the most of the books we already own and love.

By integrating select eBooks purchased from Google Play Books into Gemini Notebook, users can now ask questions and receive responses directly related to the books they've read. This feature allows for a deeper understanding of the content, with options to generate Infographics, Audio Overviews, Quizzes, and more.

Moreover, Expert Intelligence doesn't limit itself to just books. It integrates a variety of sources, including other books, personal information, and even special Featured Notebooks curated by renowned authors like Steven Pinker and Michael Pollan. These curated notebooks provide additional context and resources to enhance the reading experience.

However, to ensure content authenticity and user control, users must own the eBook through Google Play Books. Shared notebooks prompt collaborators to buy their own copy if they wish to engage further.

To kickstart this innovative feature, Google is offering a free book in the U.S. while supplies last. Eligible titles can be identified in Google Play Books by looking for the "Gemini Notebook" option under the "Tools" badge. Google is also planning to expand this feature to the Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, and potentially other third-party sources like business research reports and textbooks.

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