Google Launches AI Tool for Interactive E-books

Google has introduced a new artificial intelligence feature called Expert Intelligence (EI) that allows readers to interact with e-books through the Gemini Notebook research tool. This application enables users to generate infographics, take quizzes, and ask specific questions that are answered using only the text from the purchased book. Unlike other AI models, this system respects copyright by isolating data to the specific title, a move that has garnered support from major publishers and the Authors Guild. The service is currently available for over 100,000 nonfiction titles on the Google Play store, with plans to eventually expand into academic and self-published sectors. To promote the launch, Google is offering free digital copies of select popular titles to help users explore these interactive capabilities. This collaboration marks a significant shift toward responsible AI integration in the publishing industry following previous legal tensions over intellectual property.

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