Big Technology Podcast Google's Head Of Search On Its Big AI Bet — With Liz Reid
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Oct 9, 2024 
Liz Reid, Google's VP of Search with over 20 years at the company, dives into the transformative impact of AI on search technology. She discusses how Google is embedding AI into search results, making them more organized and personalized. The evolution of Google Lens and visual search capabilities takes center stage, showcasing its user-friendly features. Reid also explores the future of augmented reality, user engagement with AI overviews, and the implications for news publishers as AI shapes monetization strategies.
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Google's Rock-Eating Gaffe
- Google mistakenly told users to eat rocks due to a satirical article from The Onion mirrored on a geology site.
- This highlights the challenge of ensuring high-quality information as AI ingests more of the web.
AI Overviews: Expanding Curiosity
- AI overviews in search results unlock new queries by lowering the barrier to asking questions and addressing scattered information.
- They serve as jumping-off points, encouraging users to explore a broader range of sources and dive deeper into the web.
The Web's Enduring Value
- Users value diverse perspectives and direct experiences from others on the web.
- AI overviews complement this by providing a starting point, sparking curiosity for deeper exploration.