Google Photos is making it easier to search for specific images by improving its search tool. Now, you can use everyday language to describe what you’re looking for. For example, instead of typing simple keywords, you can search for something like “Emma painting in the backyard.” This helps the system understand more detailed descriptions and find your photos faster. You can also sort the search results by date or relevance, making it even easier to locate the right image. These updates are now rolling out to all English-speaking users on Android and iOS. With more languages expected to follow soon.
Meet ‘Ask Photos’: Google’s New AI-Powered Way to Search Your Pictures
In addition to the search improvements, some users in the U.S. can now try out a new feature called “Ask Photos” through Google Labs. This 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 foods you enjoy. This feature makes it easier to find memories by understanding the context of your images.
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For instance, if you ask, “What did we eat at the hotel in Stanley?” Ask Photos can quickly pull up pictures related to that question. If it doesn’t find exactly what you’re looking for, you can refine your search by adding more details. You can also ask it to summarize key moments from a trip or suggest the best photos from a specific event.
The conversational nature of Ask Photos lets you interact with the AI like you would with a chatbot. This makes the search process feel 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. But these will be disconnected from your Google Account. Human reviews are only done to improve the service or in rare cases, like addressing abuse. The answers you receive are not reviewed by humans unless you provide feedback or if there’s a 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.
