How to Turn NotebookLM Into a Digital Twin (No-Code Workflow)

Google Labs: Creating Interactive Coaching Applications

Introduction to Portraits and NotebookLM

• The Google Labs page features an element called Portraits, allowing interaction with specific coaches based on their methodologies.

• Users can upload entire methodologies into a single notebook or distribute them across multiple notebooks, provided the sources are original and represent their methodology.

Setting Up Your Gem in Google Gemini

• To create a new gem, access the gym manager and provide a description that clearly outlines what users can expect from the application.

• It's crucial to define the user experience you want to create; deep research or multimedia content may not be suitable for all applications.

User Interaction Design

• Depending on whether users will create content or learn through interaction, choose between Canvas for creation or Guided Learning for interactive learning experiences.

• Ensure that users interact solely with information from your notebook while designing how your app interacts using insights from Portraits.

Testing Your Application

• Activate the Pro version of Gemini to receive instructions for your gem, which should then be copied into your GEM conversation.

• Test different default tools (no default tool vs. Guided Learning), determining which best fits your intended user experience before saving changes.

Finalizing and Sharing Your Gem

• After testing as if you were the user, ensure that Guided Learning is set up correctly to facilitate user interactions effectively.

• Once verified, expand the menu to check if your new gem is shareable; note that sharing may take time due to NotebookLM's processing requirements.

Documentation and Client Sharing Options

• Consider creating SOP documents using platforms like Scribe or Tango Us to guide customers on how to use Gemini effectively.

• When sharing gems, options include one-to-one client sharing or broader access via links for multiple users.