Google has begun experimenting with Audio Overviews in its Search feature, enabling users to absorb information via audio for specific queries. Initially introduced in its NotebookLM assistant, this feature aims to cater to auditory learners and those seeking hands-free information. Users can generate these audio overviews, which include playback controls and links for further exploration of topics. The Audio Overviews build on AI-generated summaries and come at a time when Google's AI tools are reportedly affecting traffic for news publishers.
An audio overview can help you get a lay of the land, offering a convenient, hands-free way to absorb information whether you're multitasking or simply prefer an audio experience.
Google will display links in the audio player to show where it's getting the information from. If you want to learn more about a topic after listening to an Audio Overview, you can click on the links in order to dive deeper into your search.
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