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Illuminate

Experimental Google tool that turns research papers into two-voice audio discussions.

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Introduction

Illuminate uses AI to pick papers and produce audio conversations between two AI voices that walk through the key points. It is currently tuned for computer science topics, and access is through a waitlist.

Added on
Nov 2, 2026
Website
illuminate.google.com
Pricing model
Freemium
Company
Google LLC

Product information

What is Illuminate?

Illuminate is an experimental Google technology that adapts content to your learning preferences by generating audio discussions from research papers.

How to use Illuminate?

Select research papers or books on the platform and the AI generates an audio discussion of the main points. Join the waitlist to try it.

Core features of Illuminate

  • Audio discussions from papers and books
  • Learning experience tailored to preferences
  • Two AI voices explaining topics
  • Tuned for computer science

Use cases of Illuminate

  1. 1Listening to research papers instead of reading them
  2. 2Getting accessible audio explanations of computer science topics

Frequently asked questions about Illuminate

What subjects does Illuminate support?+

It is currently optimized for computer science topics.

How can I access Illuminate?+

Join the waitlist and you will be notified when it is your turn to generate content.

How does Illuminate work?+

The AI selects papers and generates audio discussions in which two voices break down the key points.

Which category is Illuminate in?+

Illuminate is listed under AI Summarizer.

Tags

audio summariesresearch papersai voicelearning tools

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