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Google tests Audio Overviews for Search queries | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Google tests Audio Overviews for Search queries | TechCrunch

Google is introducing Audio Overviews in Search, utilizing its Gemini models to provide audible summaries for certain queries, enhancing user experience by offering a convenient, hands-free way to understand information. This feature, available within the Google Labs experimental program, allows users to listen to search query overviews with options to adjust playback speed and provide feedback. Audio Overviews aim to assist auditory learners and provide accessible information consumption, following previous AI Overviews implementations.

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Google leans further into AI-generated overviews for its search engine

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Google is enhancing its search engine with advanced AI technology, integrating its Gemini 2.0 model to tackle complex queries. AI-generated overviews will appear above web links and be more accessible to teenagers in the US. The new AI mode may provide conversational but potentially inaccurate responses, with tighter controls for sensitive topics. Initial tests are in Google's Labs for premium users. This shift could impact traffic to publishers and further entrench Google's dominance amidst monopoly allegations.

Google's NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3d ago

Google's NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews | TechCrunch

Google is enhancing its AI note-taking service, NotebookLM, by introducing Video Overviews. This feature transforms documents like notes, PDFs, and images into visual presentations, complementing the existing Audio Overviews. Users can customize these with specific learning goals and topic focuses. Video Overviews aim to simplify data explanation and abstract concepts using visuals. Google also updated the Studio panel, allowing multitasking and easy creation of various content types like Mind Maps and Reports.

Google turns internet queries into conversations

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Google turns internet queries into conversations

Google has introduced a feature that turns online searches into conversational experiences using generative AI. With Audio Overviews, Google provides spoken summaries of search results, offering users a hands-free way to understand information through conversational AI models called Gemini. This advancement enhances traditional search results and supports multitasking or preference for audio experiences. Google’s push into generative AI aims to compete with similar offerings like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

“Just give me the f***ing links!”—Cursing disables Google’s AI overviews

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

“Just give me the f***ing links!”—Cursing disables Google’s AI overviews

Users have discovered that using curse words in Google search queries can disable the AI Overview feature, providing standard results instead. This method highlights Google's Gemini AI system's tendency to avoid swearing. Alternative methods to bypass AI Overviews include appending "&udm=14" or "-ai" to search URLs. These workarounds reflect user frustration with AI Overviews, which often deliver unsatisfactory results, marking a mismatch between user expectations and the feature's design.

Google brings advanced AI Mode search experience to India

YourStory

YourStory · 1m ago

Google brings advanced AI Mode search experience to India

Google has introduced its advanced AI Mode search experience in India, available in English through Search Labs. Initially tested in the US, AI Mode enhances reasoning, supports complex queries, and allows interactions via text, voice, or images. Powered by Gemini 2.5, it also offers AI Overviews—summaries at the top of search results used by over 1.5 billion people monthly. This launch aligns with Google's vision to make information access more seamless.

Google's new Web View search experiment organizes results with AI | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 8d ago

Google's new Web View search experiment organizes results with AI | TechCrunch

Google has introduced Web Guide, an AI-powered feature to organize search results by grouping related pages based on specific query aspects. Part of Search Labs experiments, it aims to improve search experiences for open-ended queries using Gemini technology. Users can opt in to try it, initially available on the Web tab of Google Search. The feature highlights various answer types related to a query, enhancing search accuracy and comprehensiveness.

Google brings AI answers in Search to new countries

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Google brings AI answers in Search to new countries

Google's parent company, Alphabet, has announced that it is expanding its AI-generated summaries for search queries to six new countries. This comes just two months after the feature was rolled back due to problems with accuracy. The AI Overviews feature, which provides summaries at the top of search results, was widely criticized for providing factually inaccurate information. Google has since made updates to the product, restricting the queries that display AI answers and curbing user-generated content from websites like Reddit. The feature is now being launched in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, and Britain, with hyperlinks to relevant websites also being added.

Pichai sees platform shift as AI brings tech research to life

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Pichai sees platform shift as AI brings tech research to life

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlights a significant platform shift attributed to artificial intelligence (AI), allowing global access to extensive research. Google is rapidly advancing AI models and features, witnessing over 10% growth in search queries. The company is investing $75 billion in AI data centers, competing with Microsoft and OpenAI in the AI race. Google aims to integrate AI across its products, with its Gemini app having 400 million active users and AI overviews reaching 1.5 billion users.

Google’s NotebookLM AI podcasts add ‘interactive’ mode for some Q-and-A - The Verge

The Verge

The Verge · 7m ago

Google’s NotebookLM AI podcasts add ‘interactive’ mode for some Q-and-A - The Verge

Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to interact with the AI "hosts" of its Audio Overviews. Users can ask questions while listening to an Audio Overview and receive personalized answers based on their sources. This feature is part of Google's experimental mode and may have occasional inaccuracies. Additionally, Google has redesigned its NotebookLM interface, adding a "sources" panel, a "chat" panel for AI chatbot interactions, and a "studio" panel for creating Audio Overviews and Study Guides. Google is also launching a subscription service called NotebookLM Plus, offering enhanced features and customization options. Furthermore, Google is introducing "Agentspace," a platform for custom AI agents for enterprise customers.

Google gets its swag back

The Verge

The Verge · 7d ago

Google gets its swag back

Google's relevance in the market remains strong despite initial concerns over ChatGPT. Reports of Google's potential decline are exaggerated, as AI advancements have bolstered its capabilities. Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted that AI Overviews in search results have increased global queries by over 10%, particularly attracting younger audiences. Additionally, the Gemini app's user engagement has grown significantly, demonstrating enhanced user adoption. Google's robust processing of AI tokens indicates sustained growth and innovation within its products.

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