Greetings, AI Explorers!

Today’s edition is packed with major AI breakthroughs and new developments. From “NotebookLM ready to pre-book” to “AI- Powered research Platform becomes ”, the landscape is shifting fast.

As AI continues to integrate into everyday life, staying ahead of these developments is crucial. Let’s dive in!

Here’s what’s in store for you today:

• 📱 NotebookLM Goes Mobile: Google’s AI Note-Taking Assistant Lands on Android and iOS May 20

• 🏨 Airbnb's AI Concierge: 50% of U.S. Users Already Using New Customer Service Bot

• 🧪 Eric Schmidt-Backed FutureHouse Launches AI Platform to Accelerate Scientific Research

LATEST DEVELOPMENT

PRE-BOOK

📱NotebookLM Goes Mobile: Google’s AI Note-Taking Assistant Lands on Android and iOS May 20

Google is finally bringing its AI research assistant NotebookLM to your pocket. Originally launched in 2023 for desktop use, the app is now available for preorder on the App Store and Google Play, with an official release set for May 20 - the same day Google I/O kicks off.

What You’ll Get on Mobile:

• 📓 Create & Access Notebooks
  Start fresh or dive into existing work from anywhere.

• 📁 Upload New Sources
  Add PDFs, docs, or links from your device, just like on desktop.

• 🎧 Listen to Audio Overviews on the Go
  Let AI hosts turn your documents into podcast-style summaries for easy learning while commuting or multitasking.

• 📱 Tablet & iPad Support
  Bigger screens for deeper reading and split-screen multitasking.

Why It Matters:

NotebookLM has been one of Google’s more quietly powerful AI tools - a blend of research assistant, study buddy, and summarization engine. Its move to mobile means Google is betting big on AI-enhanced productivity that isn’t chained to a desk. Expect more NotebookLM reveals during Google I/O, where mobile AI tools will almost certainly take center stage.

AI CONCIERGE

🤖Airbnb's AI Concierge: 50% of U.S. Users Already Using New Customer Service Bot

Airbnb is quietly leaning into AI - and it’s already reshaping how users get support. According to CEO Brian Chesky on Airbnb’s Q1 earnings call, half of U.S. users are now using the company’s new AI-powered customer service bot, rolled out last month with little fanfare.

Key Takeaways:

• 🤖 AI Already in Action: 50% of Airbnb U.S. customers are interacting with the AI bot for support, with a 15% drop in the need for live agents.

• 🇺🇸 U.S.-Only, for Now: Full rollout across the country expected this month, before global expansion.

• 🧠 Slow and Strategic: Unlike rivals Expedia and Booking.com, who are diving into AI trip planning and real-time travel updates—Airbnb is keeping things practical and user-focused, starting with customer service.

• 💼 Financials Snapshot: Q1 revenue hit $2.27 billion, up 6% YoY. But guidance for next quarter fell short due to concerns over global tariffs and softer travel demand.

The Bigger Picture:

Airbnb’s AI play is conservative but calculated. While others rush into flashy generative AI features, Chesky is betting on solving real friction points first. And so far, it’s working — faster resolutions, fewer human escalations, and a smoother experience for millions of travelers.

Would you like a comparison breakdown of how Airbnb’s AI approach stacks up against Expedia and Booking.com?

E-COMMERCE

🚀 Eric Schmidt- Backed FutureHouse Launches AI Platform to Accelerate Scientific Research

FutureHouse, the nonprofit backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has launched its first major salvo in the AI-for-science race - a suite of tools it claims could dramatically speed up scientific discovery. But while the ambition is sky-high, the impact remains to be seen.

What’s New:

FutureHouse released four AI tools, each designed for a distinct part of the scientific workflow:

• Crow: Answers questions using scientific literature.

• Falcon: Conducts in-depth database searches.

• Owl: Tracks prior research in a subject area.

• Phoenix: Helps plan chemistry experiments.

These tools are available via a platform and API, targeting researchers and institutions seeking AI-enhanced discovery.

Why It Matters:

FutureHouse’s vision is bold: build an "AI scientist" within a decade. The platform’s value proposition? Transparent reasoning, a multi-stage process, and access to a vast corpus of open-access science - all areas where previous models have struggled.

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