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Have you ever felt like your notes are more of a chaotic to-do list than a helpful study tool? Many of us rely on traditional, linear note-taking methods—jotting down every detail in the hope that ...

NotebookLM is a Google AI research assistant for note-taking and summary generation. NotebookLM recently launched a new Mind Maps feature, which lets you view your notes in a branching diagram style.

Mind maps show how visual structure connects ideas and establishes relationships between complex topics. Mind map examples highlight how layout, hierarchy, and color choices influence focus and ...