Google has decided to close a chapter in the history of one of its most successful artificial intelligence tools. NotebookLM is now called Gemini Notebook, in a move that seeks to better integrate this platform within the company's AI ecosystem. Although the name change may seem cosmetic, it brings with it new functionalities and expanded access to premium tools that until now were reserved for users with more expensive subscriptions.

A name change with strategic roots

The transformation of NotebookLM into Gemini Notebook is not simply a rebranding without purpose. The core functionality of the tool remains intact: it will continue to allow users to generate summaries, reports and analyses from files they upload. However, from now on it will be better integrated into the family of products powered by Gemini, Google's bet on generative artificial intelligence.

The platform will receive an updated logo, but what is truly significant is not in the visual change. As reported by hipertextual.com, Google is taking this opportunity to incorporate new capabilities linked to the rest of its artificial intelligence products, expanding the possibilities of what users can do with their AI notebooks.

More power for more users: Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity arrive at AI Pro

One of the most interesting developments is the expansion of support for Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity in Gemini Notebook. Until now, these tools were available only to Google AI Ultra subscribers, the most premium plan. Over the coming weeks, users of Google AI Pro —a more affordable subscription— will also be able to access these capabilities.

What does this mean in practice? AI Pro subscribers will be able to:

• Write and execute code natively within their notebooks
• Analyze complex data directly from the platform
• Access more advanced models without needing to pay for the most expensive plan

This is a partial democratization of premium features, a move that expands the reach of Google AI Pro without completely sacrificing differentiation with AI Ultra.

Notebooks will arrive at Google's AI Mode

Another significant change that Gemini Notebook will bring is its integration into Google Search's AI Mode. Soon, notebooks created by users will begin to appear in this space, considerably expanding access to personal notes and analyses.

So far, it is unclear when this feature will be implemented or the exact details of how it will work. However, it is logical to assume that Google's AI Mode —which allows conversational web searches— will be able to reference the content of personal notebooks to answer user queries, creating a more integrated and personalized flow of information.

The numbers speak for themselves

The name change is not arbitrary: it reflects the real success of the tool since its launch in 2023. NotebookLM has been used by more than 30 million people, a figure that underscores its massive adoption. But the reach is even greater at the enterprise level: more than 600,000 organizations have incorporated the platform as a work tool.

These numbers fully justify Google's decision to invest in improving and expanding the tool, repositioning it as a central part of the Gemini ecosystem.

What to expect in the coming months?

The transition from NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook is gradual. Current users will see progressive changes: access to new capabilities according to their subscription plan, an updated interface and, soon, deeper integration with the rest of Google's services. The important thing is that there are no disruptive changes: those using the tool today will continue to see it function as always, just with more options.

Do you use NotebookLM in your workflow? The name change is a good opportunity to explore what new functionalities might be available to your subscription plan.