Google Search Adds Podcast-Style AI Audio Overviews

Audio Overviews gathers information from the top search results and turns it into a podcast-style conversation between two AI voices.

Google Search is adding yet another new tool called Audio Overviews. This tool uses its Gemini AI models to create short, conversational audio summaries for certain search queries. It is designed to give in-depth, hands-free explanations on topics that require more context, such as the history of Flag Day.

Audio Overviews gathers information from the top search results and turns it into a podcast-style conversation between two AI voices, as reported by Engadget.

This new option won't show up for simple searches, like asking for a date or a quick fact. Instead, it is most effective for users who want a deeper understanding of more complex topics. The audio player lets users adjust volume and playback speed, ranging from 0.25x to 2x. It also shows the web pages ...