Imagine you’re working on a project and have uploaded a bunch of documents to NotebookLM. The new mind map feature can create a visual web of connections between those documents. For example, if you’re researching climate change, the tool could link your notes on global temperatures to reports on rising sea levels. You can click on any part of the map to dive deeper into related discussions using NotebookLM’s chat interface.

Testingcatalog and a few tweets on X have highlighted about the mind map feature in the past couple of days.

⚙️ What can be the biggest benefit if this feature rolls out:
It can save time and reduce effort when dealing with large volumes of information. Instead of reading through multiple documents, you can visually explore relationships between your sources and focus on the key insights that matter. This could be very useful for researchers, students, and professionals handling complex projects.

This feature, still in testing, is part of Google’s efforts to make complex information easier to handle. It’s powered by their Gemini AI, which focuses on grounding its outputs in the data you upload—be it PDFs, YouTube links, or other documents.

⚙️ Why am I looking forward this:
These mind maps aren’t just static visuals. You may soon be able to export them into formats like JSON to use in other tools.

Exporting mind maps in JSON format provides several benefits:

1️⃣ Integration with Other Tools: JSON is a widely-used data format compatible with many applications and systems. By exporting a mind map as JSON, users can import it into project management tools, visualization software, or custom applications to further analyze or enhance their data.

2️⃣ Customisation and Automation: JSON data can be programmatically modified. Developers can write scripts to customize the mind map, add new elements, or generate automated workflows based on the data.

3️⃣ Interoperability: JSON enables seamless sharing and collaboration. For instance, a team can use the exported data across platforms without needing everyone to use NotebookLM.

In short, exporting to JSON turns the mind map into a flexible, reusable resource beyond NotebookLM, opening up countless possibilities for data-driven insights and collaboration.

By bringing features like this to life, Google is showing how AI can simplify workflows and help us make sense of complex topics.