Google has added a slide generator to NotebookLM, giving users a quick way to turn their sources into simple slide decks. The tool can help structure notes or produce early drafts, and Google says it can also enhance existing slides visually.
Right now, NotebookLM delivers slides only as PDFs. Export options for Google Slides and PowerPoint are in development, Google says. The feature is available immediately, with daily usage limits based on the user's account.
The White House has reportedly put a hold on a draft executive order that would have let federal law override state-level AI regulations. According to Reuters, the draft called for the Department of Justice, led by Pam Bondi, to form a task force that could challenge states with stricter AI rules. The plan would have shifted full authority for AI legislation to the federal government. Critics warned that this approach threatened consumer protections and states' rights.
Anyone looking for practical ways to use generative AI can browse Claude's use case collection. The company's website offers an overview of specific tasks, covering everything from contract analysis and marketing materials to trip planning and job interview prep. The examples are sorted into categories like Education, Personal, and Professional, each linking to step-by-step instructions.
A look at Claude's use-case library, which spans education, personal projects, legal work, and professional tasks. | Image: Anthropic
The prompts themselves are fairly generic, so users will need to adapt them to their own projects. Still, having a starting point can sometimes help more than fine-tuned prompt engineering. Often it's simply about having the idea in the first place.
