Photo by Ivan Lopatin on Unsplash AI research assistant turns notes into animated videos Ever wished your research notes could come alive? Google NotebookLM now does that. What happened NotebookLM’s upgraded video overview feature can now generate fully animated cinematic videos from users’ notes. According to The Verge AI, the system uses Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro and Veo 3 to create visuals that match the narrative. Previously, video overviews only produced narrated slideshows. Google says Gemini determines the best narrative, visual style and format, and refines its own work for consistency. This marks a step beyond the original video overview introduced in 2023. Lilys AI notes that 2026 updates focus on advanced workflows and production tips. The feature supports multiple source types, including PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, Google Docs and Google Slides. Why it matters for AI research assistant use cases For academic research or corporate analysis, this f...