{
  "id": 1687127,
  "title": "This Gemini Notebook upgrade could completely change how you use shared notebooks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/this-gemini-notebook-upgrade-could-completely-change-how-you-use",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-18T09:49:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-notebook-copy-notebook-feature-3699671/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new upgrade to the Gemini Notebook platform allows users to effortlessly copy entire shared notebooks, including their original sources and Studio content. This feature, available to those with permission from the original owner, presents a ready-made starting point that can be customized to suit individual needs. Upon copying, the new notebook is seamlessly added to the user's personal library, enabling them to build upon the existing work and make it their own.\n\nThe Gemini Notebook (formerly known as NotebookLM) offers users a convenient way to consolidate various types of information into a single platform. Gemini's artificial intelligence then analyzes and organizes this data, making it easier for users to navigate and comprehend. However, the platform's usefulness is often limited when someone else has already invested time in creating a comprehensive notebook on a specific topic.\n\nWith the ability to copy shared notebooks that include sources and Studio content, users can now take an existing notebook, add their personal touches, and enhance it according to their unique requirements. This functionality not only saves time but also encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among users. The copied notebook remains independent of the original, ensuring personal notes and chat history remain private and separate from the copied content. Furthermore, owners can disable the copying feature through the \"Allow copies\" setting, providing them with control over how their notebooks are shared and utilized within the Gemini Notebook ecosystem.",
  "summary": "Why start from scratch when someone already built the perfect foundation?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}