Google's silence on NotebookLM at I/O proves why people don't trust their products
Google's I/O 2026 keynote featured numerous AI announcements but largely overlooked NotebookLM, a product that has garnered significant user affection. Despite expectations for updates, the tool was only briefly mentioned as part of another feature. This lack of attention has raised concerns about trust in Google's AI offerings.
- ▪NotebookLM was first introduced at Google I/O 2023 and received a spotlight at I/O 2025.
- ▪During the I/O 2026 keynote, NotebookLM was only mentioned in passing as part of a new science research tool.
- ▪The absence of significant updates for NotebookLM surprised many, given its popularity and the anticipation for new features.
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