[For note × AI Creators] Analysis of 9 Popular Themes to End Writer's Block | 'note Content Demand Observation Note' June 2026 Edition

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This article is a summary that provides an overview of as of June 2026 regarding what themes in AI-related notes are being read, including counts and primary information.

✦ First, in 3 lines

1. AI-related notes are expanding beyond business efficiency to include "play, hobbies, daily life, and creative experiences." The official note team has also clarified this direction with the "#PlayWithAI" campaign starting June 15.

2. At the same time, AI agents, Claude Code, Codex, NotebookLM, and AI search/LLMO are strong themes for practical use.

3. The core of popularity is shifting from "AI news introductions" to personal experiences, failures, step-by-step guides, and safe usage methods.

✦ Overview of Popular Themes (9 Fields)

1. AI × Play, Hobbies, and Life Experiences

▶ Why it's popular: The official note team launched the "#PlayWithAI" campaign on June 15, promoting the idea of "enjoying AI not just for work, but for hobbies and play," and there are already 1,843 entries.

▶ Competition Level: Medium to High. There are many personal stories, but the angles are still broad.

2. AI Agents, Automation, and Claude Code / Codex

▶ Why it's popular: Within note, there are 37,532 posts for "#AIAgent" and 31,741 for "#ClaudeCode." Recent posts also feature Claude Code, MCP, local LLMs, and task automation. OpenAI has also announced Codex Record & Replay, showing an official direction toward "turning observed tasks into reusable skills."

▶ Competition Level: High. Tip collections are saturated, but there is room for non-engineer practice logs and failure stories.

3. NotebookLM, Gemini, and Learning/Document Utilization

▶ Why it's popular: Within note, there are 23,039 posts for "#NotebookLM" and 147,881 for "#Gemini." In the Google Gemini × note "#StartedWithAI" campaign, examples of using NotebookLM for certification study are also officially presented.

▶ Competition Level: Medium. Basic explanations are common, but workflows by use case are strong.

4. AI Images, AI Videos, and Character Creation

▶ Why it's popular:
Within note, there are 52,720 posts for '#ImageGenerationAI', 75,523 for '#AIIllustration', and 92,701 for '#Prompt'. Recent popular lists also feature ChatGPT Images, AI videos, prompt distribution, and character creation.

▶ Competition Level: High
Simple prompt distribution is saturated, but there is room for differentiation in use-case-specific materials and commercial considerations.

5. AI Writing, note Management, and Countermeasures for 'AI-like' Content

▶ Why it's popular:
'#AIWriting' has 11,382 posts. Even in the last month, topics like 'fixing AI-like text', 'AI writing habits', and 'best AI for note articles' have consistently appeared. The note editorial department has also indicated a direction that emphasizes primary information, experience, and heading structure in article creation during the AI era.

▶ Competition Level: High
General theories are saturated, but actual before-and-after revisions and editing processes are strong.

6. AI Search, LLMO, and Articles Found by AI

▶ Why it's popular:
The note editorial department released 'Tips for making your note easier to find via search and AI', and '#AISearch' within note features LLMO, AI search, Search Console, and citation enhancement. Google officially announced a major update to AI Search in May.

▶ Competition Level: Medium
It is still specialized, so there is significant room for translation for those just starting out.

7. AI Side Hustles, Monetization, and Small-Scale Business

▶ Why it's popular:
Within note, there are 61,049 posts for '#AISideHustle'. Recently, AI videos, AI writing, proposal templates, Claude Code utilization, and note monetization are mixed, and the trend is more toward 'shortening specific tasks with AI' than just side hustle theory.

▶ Competition Level: Very High
There is a lot of hype-driven content, so there is room for differentiation in actual measurements, failure stories, and verification-based content.

8. AI Copyright, Commercial Use, and Safety

▶ Why it's popular:
Although the number of posts is small at 190 for '#AICopyright', the last month has seen topics like commercial use of AI images, rights to AI-generated content, imitation of voices/faces, generation labels, and checklists. As image, video, and material sales themes grow, this is emerging as a peripheral demand.

▶ Competition Level: Medium
Because expertise is required, there is a demand for reliable summary articles.

9. Corporate Adoption, Operational Improvement, and Maturation of AI Utilization

▶ Why it's popular
According to PwC's Spring 2026 survey, while the adoption and promotion of generative AI in Japanese companies reached 87%, the creation of tangible results has remained stagnant, shifting the focus from 'whether to use it' to 'how to achieve results.' IDC also views 2026 as the inaugural year for the application of AI agents in real business.

▶ Competition Level: Medium to High
There is plenty of management theory, but specific examples at the operational level are still easy to produce.

✦ Topics Created Through Combinations

✅ Let's Play with AI × NotebookLM
→ I put my child's artwork, photos, and school contact book into NotebookLM to create a 'Family Memory Audio Guide'

✅ Claude Code × Non-Engineers
→ A failure log of a non-programmer learning to delegate weekly routine office tasks to Claude Code

✅ AI Images × Copyright
→ A safety checklist to check for 'excessive similarity, logos, and artistic style' before creating prompts for commercial assets

✅ AI Search × note Operation
→ I experimented with changing headings and primary information across 5 articles to get my note picked up by AI search

✅ AI Writing × Human Touch
→ Before-and-after editing of AI-written text, adding my own personal experiences to make it a 'note people want to read'

✦ Referenced Primary Sources and Official Information

1. We are holding the '#LetsPlayWithAI' post contest at AI Festival × note!

2. List of popular articles with the '#LetsPlayWithAI' tag

3. We are holding the '#StartedWithAI' post contest at Google Gemini × note!

4. Tips to make your note easier to find via search and AI [2026 Edition]

5. Survey on Generative AI Status Spring 2026: 6-Country Comparison | PwC Japan

6. Domestic AI market to grow approximately 3x over the next 4 years | IDC Japan

7. A new era for AI Search | Google

8. ChatGPT Release Notes | OpenAI

9. Codex changelog | OpenAI Developers

Thank you for reading. See you in the next article.

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