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So, here we are, folks. Google has decided that reading is so last century. The tech giant has rolled out this Audio Overview feature for its AI tool, NotebookLM, which essentially lets two AI voices yammer on about your documents. Great. Just what we needed—more noise in an already chaotic world. Now, Engadget is spilling the beans that Google is experimenting with this audio nonsense in its search engine. Because, obviously, the last thing we need is a bunch of digital voices debating search results like it’s a goddamn podcast.
How does it work?
When you toss a long or convoluted query into Google, the Audio Overview feature kicks in, blaring out a mini podcast featuring two AI voices dissecting your question. And guess what? This delightful chatter is pulled straight from the first page of search results. Isn’t that just peachy? It’s like having a couple of robots argue over the internet’s best-kept secrets while you’re just trying to find the nearest pizza joint.
Linking back to sources
In a moment of twisted generosity, Google has decided to link back to the sources of information it used to create this audio circus. How considerate! You can actually check the answers if you don’t trust your friendly AI overlords. But let’s be real, who has the time? And if the AI sounds like it’s having a stroke while talking, just adjust the playback speed! Because nothing says user-friendly like fiddling with speeds just to make sense of what you asked.
When can you try it?
If you’re feeling adventurous—or just plain bored—you can turn this experimental feature on via Search Labs. Who knows? You might find yourself laughing at the absurdity of AI voices trying to make sense of your complex queries. It’s like watching a train wreck—you just can’t look away. But then again, do we really want to invite this chaos into our lives?
Is this progress or a step back?
Sure, it might be groundbreaking for some, but let’s not kid ourselves. What’s next? Will Google launch an AI therapist that tells you your search history is indicative of deep-seated issues? Because I can see that coming. With this new audio feature, Google is not just changing the game; it’s flipping the board and laughing as the pieces scatter. Is this the future we wanted? Or is it just another way for tech giants to keep us tethered to their whims?