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Google Search may no longer be free; This is how searching on Google may change
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Google Search may no longer be free; This is how searching on Google may change

[ad_1] In a potential shift from its long-standing model, Google, the titan of online search, is reportedly mulling over introducing paid, AI-powered enhancements to its iconic search engine. According to sources cited in a recent Financial Times report via Android Authority, the company is exploring avenues to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its search functionality for a fee.Insiders familiar with Google's strategies suggest that these premium AI-driven features might be incorporated into existing subscription services such as Gemini Advanced or Google One. Notably, even with the introduction of a premium tier, advertisements are expected to persist, while the basic version of Google Search will remain freely accessible. Also read: Apple's next big plan after dumping the Appl...
Google SGE now helps you plan vacations, get shopping recommendations; Know how it works
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Google SGE now helps you plan vacations, get shopping recommendations; Know how it works

[ad_1] Planning vacations just got easier with Google's latest update. Now, you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to create travel itineraries for your trips. Google announced this new feature, called Search Generative Experience (SGE), which helps users plan their journeys using AI. It gathers ideas from various websites, along with reviews and photos from users, to suggest attractions, restaurants, flights, and hotels for your trip.Currently available only in English in the U.S. for users enrolled in Search Labs, this feature lets you ask for specific trip plans, like a three-day historical visit to Philadelphia, and receive a sample itinerary. Once you're satisfied with your plan, you can export it to Gmail, Docs, or Maps for easy access, according to a Techcrunch report. Also rea...
Google AI Search tool, SGE, could be detrimental to news publishers; Know all about it
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Google AI Search tool, SGE, could be detrimental to news publishers; Know all about it

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword of 2023, with developments taking place at the speed of light, seemingly. From AI chatbots to AI tools that can be used for various purposes including image generation, code interpretation, multi-modal search, and more, the incorporation of AI has been quite expeditious. However, it has not been all smooth sailing so far. Various debates have taken place about the ills of AI, with deepfakes rising at an alarming rate. As such, the need for its regulation is necessary. Thus, the passing of the EU AI Act could not have come at a better time. But it is not just deepfakes where AI is posing a danger. A new report has shed light on its implications in the news sector, with publishers saying that Google's new AI Search tool, Search Gen...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered Google Maps, Rishi Sunak on AI risk, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered Google Maps, Rishi Sunak on AI risk, more

[ad_1] Another day has gone by and more AI developments have come to the surface. In the last 24 hours, some major updates have emerged from both tech firms and governments. Firstly, Google Maps is getting an AI-powered makeover, with features such as Immersive View, and upgrades to driving directions. The new features also make the app more like Google Search, as the platform will soon answer basic queries as well. In other news, UK PM Rishi Sunak gave a speech today, October 26, where he highlighted the capabilities and potential risks posed by AI including cyber-attacks, fraud, and child sexual abuse. This comes following the publication of a government report that highlighted how AI was used to de-age celebrities and create sexualized images of children. This and more in today's AI ...
Google plans to bring ads to its AI-powered Search Generative Experience
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Google plans to bring ads to its AI-powered Search Generative Experience

[ad_1] On Tuesday, Google's parent Alphabet announced its third-quarter earnings and witnessed significant growth in all its businesses. But the biggest earner was its Search business which saw an 11 percent growth year-on-year and reached $44 billion. Search has also seen a wider implementation of AI integration, also known as Search Generative Experience (SGE). Now, Google wants to turn SGE into a sustainable revenue generator and bring ads to this space as well. During the call, Google also highlighted that it views SGE as the potential product that can eventually replace Search.According to a report by The Verge, Google CEO Sundar Pichai underlined the company's commitment to finding native formats to experiment with how ads in SGE work on the earnings call, and how its content flow...
Google for India 2023: AI-led Search Generative Experience to improve shopping, bring small businesses to fore
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Google for India 2023: AI-led Search Generative Experience to improve shopping, bring small businesses to fore

[ad_1] Google for India 2023: The 9th edition of the Google event in India, which largely focuses on its user and partner experience in the country, took place today, October 19. The event highlighted the impact of generative AI and the milestones the tech giant has reached due to the emerging technology. Now, focusing on India, Google said that it is aiming to remove roadblocks for its users. One particular area of focus was shopping. Google said both shoppers and small merchants will be benefitted from the Google Search Generative Experience (SGE).Shivani Mohan, senior director, UX research, Search, Google took the stage to speak about the India-centric changes added to SGE in order to make it more relevant to the users in the country. She said, “Gen AI is helping us once again reimag...
Google adds image-generating capabilities to Search Generative Experience
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Google adds image-generating capabilities to Search Generative Experience

[ad_1] Ever since ChatGPT's debut, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed rapid developments. The world's biggest tech companies such as Google and Microsoft have launched their own AI chatbots, while this technology has also been integrated into various services such as Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and even in simple web browsing. A few weeks ago, Google brought generative AI search to Search Generative Experience (SGE), providing a quick way to search and get results. Now, Google has announced that it is bringing the ability to create images with generative AI-powered SGE.In a blog post, Google announced that with the new SGE, users can simply enter prompts such as “draw a picture of a capybara wearing a chef's hat and cooking breakfast”, and SGE will provide up to four AI...