Google is experimenting with a new feature that brings AI-generated audio overviews to search results.This feature, an extension of the generative AI technology found in NotebookLM, allows users to listen to summaries of search results read by two AI voices. Instead of reading through multiple links or the AI Overview, users can now have the information presented to them in an audio format.

The “audio overviews” were initially developed for NotebookLM, a Google project that uses a Gemini AI model to explore documents and notes. Now,this technology is being tested directly within Google search results,offering an alternative way to consume information.

This feature is currently limited to Search Labs, requiring users to manually enable it. Once enabled, an embedded player appears in the search results, typically below the “People also ask” section. This player provides a conversational summary of the search results, delivered by two AI voices.

Users need to click a “generate” button to initiate the audio overview. After a brief processing period, the AI voices begin summarizing the information, providing a list of sources used and options to adjust the playback speed.

“Rather of clicking links or reading the AI Overview,you can have two nonexistent people tell you what the results say.”

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