Google’s Photos app is getting a major upgrade! Introducing a new AI assistant called Ask Photos
At their recent developer conference, they unveiled some cool AI features for their apps, including Photos, Docs, and Workspace. One of the highlights for Photos is “Ask Photos.” This new feature uses Google’s powerful Gemini AI to change how you search your photos completely. Instead of just browsing, you can now ask questions and get instant results from your photo library, making it easier to find what you’re looking for.
With over 6 billion photos uploaded daily, finding specific memories can be a struggle. Sure, they have cool features like Magic Editor, but what if you just can’t remember exactly what you’re looking for? Enter “Ask Photos,” a brand-new AI feature powered by Google’s smarts. Forget scrolling and keyword nightmares! Now you can simply ask natural language questions like “Show me the best photo from each national park I’ve visited” and let the AI do the work. Finding those cherished memories just got a whole lot easier.
Ask Photos is similar to other Google AI helpers, but it focuses on your Google Photos library. It uses the brainy Gemini AI to understand even tricky questions. You can ask in-depth questions about your photos, and the AI will analyze everything, from the scene itself to objects like decorations or birthday cakes, to find exactly what you’re looking for.
When you ask something, Ask Photos first to figure out what you’re looking for, like the main idea of your question. Then, it uses a super-smart search system that understands natural language way better than just keywords. Imagine searching for “a person smiling while riding a bike” – that’s the kind of thing this system can handle!
Once it figures out what you’re looking for (like we mentioned before), it hunts through your photos using a super-smart system. This system is powered by Gemini AI, so it’s not just looking for keywords – it can grasp the whole picture, including things like the scene itself and even any text in the photos! Ask Photos then pick the best photos and give you a clear answer. And the cool part? If you ever correct it or give it more details, Ask Photos remembers for next time, getting even better at finding what you need.
With any new AI feature, privacy is a big concern. Google gets that, and they want to assure you that your photos are safe. Here’s the deal:
- Your photo data is never used for ads.
- Ask Photos conversations and data are super private – no humans peeking in unless there’s a serious issue like abuse.
- Even other cool Google AI stuff (outside of Photos) won’t use your photos to train their brains.
- And of course, Google uses top-notch security to keep your photos under lock and key.
Also read : Tired of the green look? WhatsApp for iPhone might soon let you change it!
Like many of Google’s new AI features, Ask Photos is still under development, but it’s expected to launch in the coming months. As it rolls out, Google plans to add even more features to make it even better. In the meantime, keep an eye out for Ask Photos, and be sure to play around with it and give Google your feedback once it arrives. Your input will help them make Ask Photos the best photo search tool ever!
