The editor of Downcodes learned that Google Photos has launched a new AI-driven search tool "Ask Photos". This feature will completely change the way users interact with photos. It allows users to search using natural language instead of traditional keyword searches, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of photo search. This feature is currently in early testing in parts of the United States and is expected to be available to users around the world in the future.
Google Photos’ latest feature, “Ask Photos,” is gradually rolling out to users. This AI-powered search tool will change the way we interact with digital photo albums. Starting Thursday, select users in the U.S. will be able to experience the feature through "early access," which allows users to retrieve photos using natural language queries rather than just keyword searches.
The technology behind "Ask Photos" is Google's Gemini AI model, which understands photo content and metadata to provide deeper search results. Users can ask more complex questions, such as asking "the best photo of each national park I've visited," and the AI will rate the "best" photo based on factors such as light, clarity, and background, combined with the photo's geographic location. information to find the corresponding photo.
This feature is not limited to photo retrieval, it can also help users obtain useful information. For example, parents can ask their children about the themes of birthday parties from past years, and AI can analyze party photos and identify themes such as "mermaid" or "superhero." In addition, users can ask questions to recall specific events, such as their ordering history at a specific restaurant, or their camping experience at a specific destination.
Google emphasized that the development of "Ask Photos" follows the company's AI principles to ensure that the privacy of user photos is not used for ad targeting. While Google employees may review user queries to improve the AI, the AI's responses are not reviewed by humans unless the user actively seeks support or reports an issue.
Currently, "Ask Photos" is still in the experimental stage, and users in the United States can find and try this feature in Google Labs. Over time, this feature is expected to make it easier for more users to manage and review their digital memories.
This new feature of Google Photos "Ask Photos" represents another advancement in AI in improving user experience. It not only simplifies the photo retrieval process, but also brings users a more personalized and intelligent way of interaction. As technology continues to advance, we can expect more such innovative features to appear in the future to further enrich our digital lives.
The launch of the “Ask Photos” function indicates that AI technology will be more deeply applied in the field of photo management, and we will experience a more intelligent and convenient digital life in the future. Let’s wait and see how this technology will further change the way we interact with photos!