Google recently announced a suite of AI-powered upgrades for its Search, Maps, and Lens services during a showcase in Paris. The upgrades aim to improve the user experience and provide more accurate and convenient results.
The most significant of these upgrades is the new feature for Google Lens on Android, which allows users to search for information contained in photos and videos through Google Assistant. This integration will work across a variety of websites and apps, making it possible for individuals to gain more knowledge about things like building names, food recipes, and car models without having to leave the image. The roll-out of this new feature is expected in the coming months.
Google's Multisearch function will also receive significant upgrades. The feature will now allow users to add a text query to Lens searches and will be available globally in all supported languages and countries. Furthermore, Google is introducing the ability to find different variations of objects captured through Lens, such as different shapes and colors.
Google has also made a number of AI-powered updates to its Search and Maps services. For instance, its experimental conversational AI service, Bard, will soon be integrated into Search to provide more accurate and convenient results. Google Maps' Immersive View and Live View features will also be getting upgrades in five major cities around the world.
This move by Google follows Microsoft's recent announcement of an AI-powered, redesigned Bing search engine using the same technology as ChatGPT. The competition between these tech giants will likely lead to continued advancements in AI-powered search and navigation services.
