Google has introduced a new feature that lets people search the web by taking a video. With this new video search, users can point their camera at an object, ask a question, and get answers from the internet.
This feature will be available for Android and iPhone users worldwide from 1700 GMT, but only in English at first. To use it, users need to turn on “AI Overviews” in the Google app.
This is part of Google’s effort to improve how people search using artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier this year, Google added AI-generated answers to some search results, although there were a few mistakes at first. Google has since improved the accuracy of these results.
Google also offers a similar tool called Google Lens, which allows people to search by taking pictures. The new video search builds on that idea, making it easier for users to get information without typing.
For example, at an aquarium, someone could point their camera at fish, record a video, ask why the fish are swimming together, and receive detailed search results about it.
Experts say this feature could be a big deal for Google, as more people connect with visuals. It’s another step towards making search more interactive and personalized with AI.
In addition to the video search, Google is also improving shopping results and adding a music-identifying tool similar to Shazam.
Google’s updates come as the company faces competition in search, including from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is also testing a search feature. However, Google remains the dominant player in the search industry.
Source: bbc
