Google Search Live is live in U.S., with voice and camera AI mode

/dans

Google today rolled out Search Live in the U.S. Before today, Search Live was in Google Labs as an opt-in feature.

  • Search Live, built into the Google app, lets people talk directly with Google Search in real time.
  • Users can share their phone camera feed so Search can “see” what they’re looking at.

How it works. Tap the Live icon in the Google app (Android, iOS).

  • Ask questions.
  • Optionally turn on the camera so Search can interpret what’s in front of you.
  • Search responds with answers, context, and links to dig deeper.

What’s new: Unlike earlier testing in Labs, the full release includes both voice and camera input. Google demoed this at I/O, but only the talk-and-listen mode was live until today.

Why we care. This is another way users can have conversations with Google’s AI instead of typing queries. Answers could increasingly bypass traditional clicks, further raising concerns about declining traffic. The inclusion of links means publishers and brands could still see some benefits, but visibility will depend on how prominently and frequently links are surfaced.