Google has extended access to its AI tool NotebookLM to all educational users, lowering the previous 18+ age restriction. The tool now features capabilities like document summaries, quizzes, and audio overviews, enhancing learning experiences from elementary to higher education. While privacy concerns linger, Google emphasizes safeguards and parental controls. Competitively, this move positions NotebookLM against rivals like OpenAI, aiming to foster deeper AI integration in classrooms amid increasing scrutiny.