I gave up NotebookLM for Claude Projects, and the trade-offs surprised me
The author switched from NotebookLM to Claude Projects for research purposes and found unexpected trade-offs. Both tools aim to streamline the research process by allowing users to upload their vetted materials for more focused AI assistance. However, the author notes that the way each tool handles sources differs significantly, impacting the overall user experience.
- ▪The author has been a fan of NotebookLM but has recently leaned more towards Claude Projects.
- ▪Both tools aim to make research more manageable by providing AI assistance based on user-uploaded materials.
- ▪The author highlights that the treatment of sources by each tool is notably different, affecting their effectiveness.
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