Google is exhibiting AI-generated photos in a number of the data panels they present in Google Search. Google shouldn’t be creating these photos; they arrive from photos on third-party websites. And actually, I sort of prefer it, a minimum of in some circumstances.
If you happen to seek for [Beethoven] on Google Search, you would possibly get an AI-generated picture of Beethoven exhibiting up within the data panel. Jess Joyce posted an instance of this on X and that is additionally on Reddit.
Right here is that screenshot:
Technically, Google is simply sourcing this picture from lvbeethoven.com and it’s a fairly cool picture – so I’m all for it.
This isn’t new, Juan González Villa noticed one thing related in March:
First Google end result for Katheryn Winnick is at present a fan artwork drawing somebody posted on Reddit 🙈
Perhaps value having a look, @searchliaison pic.twitter.com/zuBFqtpmgc
— Juan González Villa (@seostratega) March 22, 2024
That picture not exhibits within the data panel on Google Search.
I suppose it is determined by the data panel and if an AI-image can be inappropriate versus one thing enjoyable and helpful?