Google Photos innovates search with AI: Ask Photos arrives | | Stable diffusion | Ai-generated images | Turtles AI

Google has started rolling out the new “Ask Photos” feature in the US, an addition to the Google Photos app that uses Gemini AI to make image searching more intuitive and advanced. Initially announced at the I/O 2024 conference, this feature allows users to search using natural language queries, without simply identifying specific faces or locations. For example, it will be possible to ask the AI ​​to show "the best photos taken in national parks" or "what we ordered last time in that restaurant", making the search process much more efficient and personalized than in the past.

Key Points:

•  Launch of the Ask Photos feature in the USA, powered by Google Gemini AI.
•  Advanced searches based on complex natural language queries.
•  Support for understanding events and details in photos, such as party themes.
•  Strong focus on privacy and limited human access to user queries.

Gemini, Google’s AI engine, is able to understand the context of photos, analyzing not only visible details such as people or objects, but also more complex information, such as image quality based on parameters such as light and clarity. Ask Photos also stands out for its ability to recognize recurring themes in photos, such as themed parties or specific events, offering detailed answers on these aspects. For example, a parent might ask about the themes of their children’s birthdays in recent years, obtaining precise details by analyzing the objects and decorations in the images.

A distinctive element of Ask Photos is the use of subjective language, such as requests to find the "best" image. In response, the AI ​​doesn’t just search through metadata, but evaluates aspects such as lighting, photo quality and geolocation. Additionally, this feature can assist in everyday tasks: for example, a parent can ask for the themes of their child’s past birthday parties or use it to summarize photos from a trip in a matter of seconds. Google stressed that user data will not be used for advertising and that human access to the results will only be limited in cases of abuse or support requests

Currently in an experimental phase and accessible only through Google Labs, Ask Photos promises a further evolution in the management of photo galleries, allowing you to summarize experiences and trips through simple text requests. The feature was designed with great attention to privacy: the data will not be used for advertising, and the analysis of queries by Google employees will be limited to cases of feedback or reports of abuse. The initial launch is aimed at a small group of users in the United States, with plans for gradual expansion.

This evolution of Google Photos demonstrates how AI is making image management increasingly intuitive and targeted.