In addition to these, Google is introducing features to make learning easier while searching and browsing the web, including the ability to summarize articles within Chrome. These features are currently being introduced through Search Labs, an opt-in program for users to access and experiment with new features being tested in Search products. They are currently available for results in English within the United States and can be accessed using Chrome on desktop and the Google app on Android and iOS. The announcement coincides with a report that Google is preparing to launch Gemini, the next generation of its AI model, this fall.
Key takeaways:
- Google is introducing AI-powered snapshots at the top of search results to summarize search queries and suggest follow-up questions or next steps.
- The AI-generated responses will now also include definitions of important concepts, with improvements being rolled out related to topics such as science, economics, history, and more.
- Other features being introduced include the ability to summarize articles within Chrome and the addition of chat AI to Google's main search engine.
- These features are currently being introduced through Search Labs and are exclusively accessible for results in English within the United States on Chrome desktop and the Google app on Android and iOS.