Google Gemini Notebook adds manual review for slides and videos
Users can now inspect outlines and adjust visual styles before Gemini Notebook generates final presentation or video assets.
Key points
- Gemini Notebook introduces a review toggle for slide decks and video overviews.
- Users can edit outlines and swap scene orders before the final artifact renders.
- The feature rolls out globally to all users over the upcoming week.
Google has updated its Gemini Notebook tool to give users greater control over the creation of slide decks and video summaries. The changes allow people to intervene in the generation process rather than receiving an immediate final output. This shift addresses user feedback requesting more creative authority during the drafting phase. The update enables a step-by-step workflow that incorporates source material more deliberately into the final product.
What we know
The new functionality allows Gemini Notebook to suggest topics based on provided sources before generating content. Users can confirm these topics and then guide the visual style and format of the resulting artifact. A new review toggle lets users inspect the plan in a studio panel. For slides, this involves reviewing outline notes; for videos, it means checking producer notes.
Users can request changes, such as adding an executive summary or reordering scenes, before selecting proceed to render the final file. If users prefer speed, they can skip this review and generate artifacts as usual. The co-creation capabilities are rolling out globally to all Gemini Notebook users over the upcoming week.
Defender's checklist
- Verify that generated content aligns with organisational brand guidelines before distribution.
- Check that all source materials cited in the prompt are accurate and up to date.
- Ensure that sensitive data is not included in the source documents fed to the AI.
- Review the final output for factual errors or hallucinations introduced during generation.
The background in plain language
Generative artificial intelligence tools create content by interpreting user prompts and available data. Previously, these tools often produced final outputs immediately, leaving little room for human correction during the drafting phase. This update introduces a human-in-the-loop approach. Teams usually benefit from reviewing structural plans before full generation occurs. This allows users to correct logical flow or factual emphasis early. It reduces the need for extensive post-generation editing. The process treats the AI as a collaborator rather than a black box, ensuring the final product matches the user’s specific intent and stylistic requirements.
What to do and how to stay safe: Google
- Audit the source documents you provide to the notebook for confidential information before processing.
- Use the review toggle to inspect the generated outline for logical consistency and accuracy.
- Verify that the visual style and format meet your organisation’s branding standards.
- Once the vendor provides an update, ensure your organisation’s security policies cover AI-generated content distribution.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I still generate slides and videos quickly without reviewing the outline?
Yes, you can skip the review toggle and have Notebook generate the artifacts as usual.
How do I change the order of scenes in a video overview?
You can give additional feedback in the review panel, such as asking to swap the order of a scene.
When will these new features be available to users?
The co-creation capabilities are rolling out globally to all Gemini Notebook users over the upcoming week.
