Ever wished your online searches could come with a touch of personal advice from real people? Well, Google is trying out something cool called “Notes” that might just make that happen! It’s like having a bunch of friendly folks share their tips and insights to make your search results more tailored and useful. Imagine finding not just the usual information but also little notes from people who’ve been there and done that!
To give this a spin, you can join the experiment in Google’s Search Labs – it’s like a playground for testing out new features. Once you’re in, a nifty Notes button shows up in both Search and Discover. Click on it, and voila! You get a sneak peek into what others think about a specific article or topic. Want to chip in with your two cents? Absolutely! You can add your own notes and even jazz them up with stickers and photos. And guess what? Soon, there might be AI-generated images for a bit of extra flair (US users, you’re in for a treat).
One of the questions you may have about this feature is – How will Google tackle misinformation. Ever since the Pandemic and even before that, there was always a threat of misinformation on the web and if there are community notes for search results, there is always a risk of misinformation in those notes as well. Google has clarified that they will be employing smart tech and real people to ensure that the notes are checked and are safe.
While it’s still in the testing phase, this experiment adds a dash of social vibes to your usual solo web searches.
