Google AI Feature Turns Your Notes Into Podcasts: Limitations Revealed

Google's new AI feature turns your written notes into podcasts, offering convenience for content creators.

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This AI tool quickly converts text to speech, allowing you to listen to your notes in a podcast format.

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However, the feature has limitations, such as less natural voice modulation in complex narratives.

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The AI struggles with capturing emotions, making certain storytelling aspects feel less engaging.

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Customization options are limited, as users cannot choose different voice styles or accents yet.

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Google’s AI may not handle technical jargon or specific industry terms accurately in the podcast format.

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Another limitation is the inability to edit or tweak the AI-generated podcast once it's created.

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Despite limitations, Google's AI feature is a useful tool for quickly converting notes into audio format.

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