Human Connections in a Digital World

NotebookLM is one of the tools that UofL faculty will gain with its new Google Gemini contract. This tool differs from other AI tools in important ways. For one, when writing answers to prompts, NotebookLM consults information that you import and control. You can import PDFs, text files, websites, or any relevant files. This process, known as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), increases the accuracy of its output, reducing the likelihood of "hallucinations" that are more common in AI chatbots.
This presentation will introduce NotebookLM and show how it can be used for teaching updates and student support. We'll explore two focused use-cases: building searchable course notebooks that support students between office hours, and using web research features to efficiently audit and refresh course materials. No prior AI experience needed.