Notebook LM: A threat to the Podcasting World
Podcasting is a unique space where people can share their voices, ideas, and stories freely. Unlike platforms controlled by a single company (like YouTube or Instagram), podcasting supports true freedom of expression. However, this openness is now being threatened by AI tools, such as Notebook LM, which make it easy to produce fake, low-quality podcasts. Unfortunately, many of these AI-generated shows are created by spammers, scammers, or blackhat SEOs, and they are harming both listeners and genuine podcast creators.
At Listen Notes, the leading podcast search engine and podcast API, we believe that creating a quality podcast takes real effort. Listeners can tell when a show has been crafted with care, and that’s why we are committed to stopping the spread of fake, AI-generated podcasts on our platform.
Notebook LM is a new tool built by a small team at Google. It's seen as a very "un-Googley" product: instead of aiming for mass appeal with billion-dollar revenue potential, Notebook LM serves a niche audience. It also breaks away from Google's typical approach of perfecting a product before launch, opting instead for a faster, more experimental release.
