With the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022, the era of artificial intelligence officially began, allowing us to experience AI features that significantly simplify our lives today. Recent reports reveal the rollout of a feature for Google Photos that will be a game-changer for users tired of searching for images manually.

Google Photos’ ‘Ask Photos’ Feature is Now Live: What Does it Offer?

The ‘Ask Photos’ feature for Google Photos is now live. Powered by Google Gemini, this new AI capability was first showcased at the I/O 2024 conference held in May and is now available in early access in the United States. It is expected to roll out to more regions and become generally available in the near future.

So, how does the new feature work? Instead of searching for images using specific keywords, you’ll be able to describe the photo you’re looking for in natural language. For example, you can enter commands like “Find the pictures I took at sunset,” utilizing AI to minimize the hassle of finding specific images.

If you want to narrow down your search even further, you can refine your input with additional details such as location. It’s also worth mentioning that this new feature will not replace the classic search option, which will remain available for use.

In the introduction of ‘Ask Photos,’ there was a strong emphasis on data privacy. Google assures users that their data will not be used to serve ads or train other AI models outside of this new feature. Moreover, user data will not be subject to human review, except in cases of misuse or extreme circumstances.

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