Amidst a realm where knowledge is but a click away, search engines have emerged as our trusty navigators through the boundless wonders of the internet. Among them stands Google, the mighty search giant, eternally leading the charge in bestowing pertinent findings upon countless users around the globe. And lo, Google now unveils its latest innovation: a wondrous AI-powered search engine, vowing to bestow results with unrivaled precision and personalization. In the chronicles of this blog, we shall embark on a voyage to unravel the enigmatic features of this newfound marvel and, as your loyal guide, shepherd you through the mystical process of enrollment.
Features of Google’s AI Search Engine
- Personalized Search Results: The new AI search engine aims to deliver highly personalized search results by understanding user preferences, interests, and browsing history. It takes into account factors such as location, search history, and previous interactions to provide tailored recommendations.
- Natural Language Processing: With advanced natural language processing capabilities, the AI search engine can better understand complex search queries and provide more accurate results. It can interpret the context of a query and deliver results that match the user’s intent, even if the query is phrased in a conversational or ambiguous manner.
- Enhanced Image and Video Search: Visual content has become increasingly important on the internet, and the AI search engine recognizes this. It employs advanced image and video recognition algorithms to deliver precise results for visual searches. Users can now search for images based on their content, colors, or even specific objects within the image.
- Voice Search Integration: With the rise of voice assistants and smart speakers, voice search has gained immense popularity. Google’s AI search engine seamlessly integrates voice search functionality, allowing users to search the web using voice commands. This hands-free approach to search makes it even more convenient for users to find the information they need.
How to Join the Google Search Labs Waitlist
Here’s how to join the waitlist for Search Labs so you can be among the first to test Google’s SGE:
- Open Chrome browser on computer.
- Sign in to you Google Account.
- Open a new tab in your browser.
- If Labs is available to you, there will be a Labs icon (of a beaker) in the top right.
- If there is a Labs icon, click it and then click join the waiting list,
You will receive an email when the labs become available.
SGE is part of Search Labs and includes experimental features such as Code Tips, which provide coding suggestions directly in Search, and Add to Sheets, a feature that can automatically bring information found in Search into Google Sheets.
If you are now able to sign in to SGE, Google requires that you agree to its Privacy Notice and asks you not to include sensitive or confidential personal information that will be used “in your interactions with SGE features” may be used to identify you or others.” This is because during this trial run, some data will be analyzed by human reviewers, although the data will be “stored in a manner that is not associated with your Google Account.” It is possible to delete interactions through the My Activity page.
Google also warns about the stupidity of generative AI and that accuracy may vary. This is likely referring to “hallucinations”, a problem found with generative AI where it can confidently say something is true when it is not. Google recommends that you do not rely on generative AI to provide medical, legal, financial or other professional services.
