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Asking Live Questions to AI Hosts with NotebookLM Interactive Mode

How to use the 'Join' button or Interactive Mode to interrupt the conversation and ask the AI hosts questions directly while the Audio Overview podcast is playing.

Learning Timeline
Key Insights

Turning Passive Podcasts into Active Conversations

Interactive Mode allows you to 'break the fourth wall.' It transforms a passive podcast listening experience into a dynamic two-way conversation where the AI is aware of your presence.

'Go Deeper' Tips

If the AI host mentions something interesting but brief, hit 'Join' immediately. The AI is designed to provide a deep dive based on your document's context when interrupted.

Contextual Continuity

Don't worry about losing the flow of conversation; the AI host will resume the original topic right where they left off before you asked your question.
Prompts

AI Host Interruption Example

Target: NotebookLM Interactive Mode
Hey, can you please evaluate the impact of the unoptimized supply chain?
Step by Step

How to Use Interactive Mode in NotebookLM

  1. Open NotebookLM and ensure you have uploaded the relevant sources.
  2. Click on the 'Audio Overview' section on the right side of the screen to generate an AI conversation.
  3. Wait for the audio 'generating' process to complete fully.
  4. Locate the 'Interactive Mode' button situated next to the Play controls at the bottom.
  5. Click the 'Join' button at any time while the AI host is speaking if you want to interrupt or ask a question.
  6. Ask your question directly (e.g., ask the AI to elaborate more on a specific point).
  7. Wait for the AI host to pause and provide a specific answer to your question.
  8. Allow the AI host to automatically pick back up the original conversation once your question has been addressed.

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