Google’s NotebookLM and the Future of AI-Generated Audio

Google's NotebookLM is a product that has found its niche in transforming text from various formats into engaging podcast-style dialogues. The secret behind its realistic audio generation lies in the SoundStorm model, which uses Residual Vector Quantization (RVQ) and parallel decoding to maintain speaker consistency over extended durations. NotebookLM's attention to human-like details contributes to the authenticity of AI-generated audio content. Potential future applications include personalized advertising and AI-assisted podcasting, but these advancements also raise ethical concerns around content authenticity and intellectual property protection.