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Google Gemini Adds Free Access to Hundreds of Textbooks for Students
· Source: Amar Ujala
Google has launched a new feature in Gemini Notebook allowing students to access hundreds of academic textbooks for free. Learners can use these textbooks to ask questions, create study guides, practice quizzes, and make flashcards.
Free Textbooks on Gemini Notebook
Google has rolled out a new feature on its AI platform Gemini for students. Learners can now use hundreds of textbooks through Gemini Notebook without paying any extra fee. The materials include content from educational publishers in the United States and India. Google stated that this feature aims to make textbooks and study materials easier for students to access. Apart from reading, students can ask questions directly from the books and get required information in one place.
Participating Publishers and Available Books
Gemini Notebook is providing books from several educational publishers and institutions across different subjects. Notable publishers include:
- OpenStax
- Open Textbook Library
- S Chand Publishing from India
Features and Study Tools
Students can ask questions based on any textbook, and Gemini provides answers accompanied by citations from the relevant part of the book and direct links to the original source. The feature also allows learners to:
- Generate customized study guides from textbook content
- Create quizzes for practice
- Make flashcards to memorize essential information
How to Access Free Textbooks
Students can access the textbook library on Google Gemini using the following steps:
- Open your Notebook in Google Gemini.
- Click on the 'Add sources' option.
- Select 'Textbooks' from the options shown.
- Browse the opened catalog of available books.
- Choose the required book and add it to your notebook.
- Once added, ask questions or generate study material from the book.
Background of the Initiative
Previously, students could only add select e-books purchased through Google Play Books to Gemini. This new expansion is part of Google's 'Expert Intelligence' initiative launched last month, which aims to help students study from reliable sources using AI.
Questions
Is there any fee to access textbooks in Gemini Notebook?
No, students can access hundreds of textbooks through Gemini Notebook without any extra charge.
Which publishers' books are available on Gemini Notebook?
Textbooks are available from publishers including OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, and India's S Chand Publishing.
Does Gemini provide sources for the answers it gives from books?
Yes, Gemini cites the relevant section of the textbook along with a direct link to the original source.
What study tools can students create using these textbooks?
Students can prepare customized study guides, generate practice quizzes, and create flashcards.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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