Google Brings ‘Daily Listen’: AI-Powered Personalized Audio News
Google Brings ‘Daily Listen’, AI-Powered five-minute personalized audio news
Google has rolled out a new experiment under its Search Labs called ‘Daily Listen’. The feature provides users with personalized, five-minute news audio updates catering to their interests. It’s kind of like a mini podcast that’s just for you. As of now, ‘Daily Listen’ is available for Android and iOS users in the US.
What is ‘Daily Listen’?
It utilizes ‘Daily Listen,’ which employs AI in developing audio updates that summarize the topics based on your search history and Discover feed. The feature allows you a fast way of getting updated with news that you care most about.
The audio contains:
- A short, five-minute episode.
- A text transcript of the audio.
- Links to related stories for deeper exploration.
It’s similar to NotebookLM’s “Audio Overview” but more condensed and tailored.
How to Access ‘Daily Listen’ : To use ‘Daily Listen,’ do the following:
- Open the Google app on your Android or iOS device.
- Tap the Search Labs icon (a triangular beaker in the top-left corner).
- Enable ‘Daily Listen.’
- Wait for a day. The ‘Daily Listen’ card will appear under the Google Search bar in the “Space” carousel.
- Tap the card to hear your personalized audio news.
Features of ‘Daily Listen’
- Interactive Player: The player displays sections with a scrubber, play/pause controls, and playback speed options.
- Feedback Option: Users can give thumbs up or down to improve the AI’s recommendations.
- Related Stories: Browse other articles related to the issues in the audio.
- Docked Player: Keep browsing while listening with the docked player at the top.
Is ‘Daily Listen’ Available in India?
Currently, ‘Daily Listen’ is only available in the US. Google hasn’t made any announcement regarding availability in other countries, including India. But still, people from across the world are waiting for this to expand.
Why ‘Daily Listen’ is a Game-Changer
‘Daily Listen’ makes it easy to stay informed, hands-free. Its personalized approach ensures you’ll only receive updates that matter. Using your Discover feed and search activity, Google brings relevant news straight to your ears.
Conclusion
Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ is one step ahead in AI-driven news delivery. Fast, efficient, and tailor-made for each user, it is currently available in the US only, but global users are excited to have this feature rolled out in more regions.