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Gemini Notebook Code Execution: AI Now Analyzes Your Data Directly
Upload a data file, say "analyze this," and the AI runs Python code to draw a chart. No more summaries β actual analysis.
Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) has undergone a major transformation in 2026. It wasn''t just a name change (rebranded as Gemini Notebook in July 2026). The tool has evolved from a conversational AI interface into a direct data analysis platform.
The Core Shift: From Writing Code to Running Code
Previously, Gemini Notebook read uploaded documents and answered questions or provided summaries. That has changed.
The new code execution feature assigns each notebook a secured cloud computer. The AI writes and runs Python code in this environment. Outputs include:
- Interactive charts: Upload an Excel or CSV file and the AI generates visualizations
- Data tables: Extracts structured tables from sources
- Downloadable files: Analysis results available for immediate download
Before, asking "identify trends in this data" returned a text explanation. Now you get an actual chart.
Studio Panel: Now a Content Factory
The Studio panel has expanded significantly. You can now create the following output formats from your sources:
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Audio Overview | Multilingual conversational podcast |
| Video Overview | Vertical or cinematic video |
| Slide Deck | Presentation slides |
| Infographic | 10 style options |
| Flashcards | Study cards |
| Quiz | Comprehension questions |
| Data Table | Exportable structured table |
Ten Infographic Styles
The infographic feature stands out. AI generates visual graphics from your source content, with 10 predefined styles to choose from:
- Sketch Note β Hand-drawn sketch style
- Kawaii β Cute, friendly illustration
- Professional β Clean business design
- Scientific β Academic paper style
- Anime β Japanese animation style
- Clay β 3D clay art feel
- Editorial β Magazine layout style
- Instructional β Explanatory diagram style
- Bento Grid β Grid-divided layout
- Bricks β Block-structured layout
The AI auto-selects the best style by default, but you can override it manually.
Google Classroom Integration
One more feature worth noting for educators: you can now create a Gemini Notebook directly from Google Classroom with one click. All resources already assigned to students are automatically pulled in.
Teachers no longer need to re-upload course materials separately. Students can converse with AI grounded in their actual assigned content.
Availability Note
Code execution and advanced output generation are currently available for Google AI Ultra and select Workspace Enterprise users. General AI Pro rollout is expected in the coming weeks.
Practical Tips
β Researchers: Upload papers and datasets together β the AI analyzes the data and connects it to the paper''s arguments.
β‘ Teachers: Connect to Google Classroom, auto-generate quizzes and flashcards from course materials.
β’ Content creators: Upload long reports or books and convert them to Kawaii-style infographics for social media.
β£ Data analysts: Use code execution to explore data exploratorily in Gemini Notebook, then instantly convert to slide decks.
One-Line Summary
Gemini Notebook has evolved from a conversational notepad into a knowledge work studio that directly analyzes sources and produces output in multiple formats.
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