Google Photos is making it easier to search for specific images by improving its search tool. You can now use everyday language to describe what you’re looking for. For example, instead of typing simple keywords, you can search for something like “Emma drawing in the backyard.” This helps the system understand more detailed descriptions and find your photos faster. You can also sort search results by date or relevance, making it even easier to find the right image. These updates are now rolling out to all English-speaking users on Android and iOS. More languages are expected to follow soon.
Meet 'Ask Photos': Google's New AI-Powered Way to Search Your Photos
In addition to the search improvements, some users in the US can now try a new feature called “Ask Photos” through Google Labs. The tool uses Google’s advanced Gemini AI to make searches even smarter. Ask Photos can recognize important details in your photo library, like the people who matter most to you, your favorite activities, and even your favorite foods. This feature helps you find memories by understanding the context of your images.
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For example, if you ask, “What did we eat at the hotel in Stanley?” Ask Photos can quickly find images related to that question. If it doesn't find exactly what you're looking for, you can narrow down your search by adding more details. You can also ask it to recap the highlights of a trip or suggest the best photos from a particular event.
Ask Photos’ conversational nature allows you to interact with the AI as if you were interacting with a chatbot. This makes the search process more natural and efficient. It also uses the power of the Gemini AI model to understand the context of your requests and provide accurate results.
To protect your privacy, Google may review some queries made through Ask Photos. However, these will be separated from your Google Account. Human reviews are only conducted in rare cases, such as to improve the service or address abuse. The answers you receive will not be reviewed by humans unless you provide feedback or need to investigate an issue.
These updates will make Google Photos a more intuitive and personalized tool for managing and revisiting your memories, giving you more control and better search options.