Big Technology Podcast Meet The Man Who Runs Google Search — With Prabhakar Raghavan
Sep 28, 2022
Prabhakar Raghavan, Google’s senior vice president, shares insights from his role overseeing Search, Maps, and more. He discusses the evolution of search technology, emphasizing the shift towards human-centric interactions and natural language queries. Raghavan highlights how AI advancements are transforming Google’s offerings and improving everyday communication. He also addresses the challenges in digital advertising and the importance of maintaining trust in an increasingly complex tech landscape. Expect a look into the future of search and innovation!
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Evolving Search
- Google wants to evolve search beyond the traditional text box, addressing more complex user intents.
- Prabhakar Raghavan emphasizes the need for visually rich, immersive search experiences.
Beyond Single Answers
- Users searching for "yellow dress" don't want just one perfect result, but a diverse selection.
- Wedding seating arrangement searches highlight the need to surface diverse opinions and high-quality discussions.
Camera as the New Keyboard
- Google aims to use cameras as input, enabling multimodal search experiences.
- This approach caters to younger users less accustomed to traditional text-based search.