Google has garnered plenty of hype as of late forGemini, its largest AI-based initiative to date. However, its focus on AI has expanded beyond Gemini, and moregenerative AI features are being integratedinto its products and services. One area where you might notice such changes — notably if you use an Android device — is the Google Play Store. Now, the company is going official with its AI-generated app summaries.
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As noted in the March 2024Google System Release Notes, the Play Store will now have AI-generated app highlights (viaGApps Flags & Leaks on Telegram). On an app’s store page, you’ll see a notice that explains the summarized details have been generated by Google AI. If you choose to click through before downloading the app, you’ll see information on its features before you add it to your device.
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This isn’t the first time that Google has been seen integrating AI into the Play Store. Earlier this year, server-side changes suggested that theApp Highlights featurewas in the works. At the time, it seemed that Google was still trialing the AI-generated segment of the Play Store among a select group of people.
Google has already started using AI to refine the FAQ portion of app pages within thePlay Store. Within the FAQ, you’ll see information on key aspects of the app and an overview of why it’s popular. Google also seems to be working on deploying AI to provide details on specific features of apps you may download. The rollout of AI-generated summaries is just another sign of what may be to come down the pipeline.
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Whether or not you’ve started using AI features in other areas of your life, Google is making a push to make it unavoidable. There is no hard-and-fast rule that says you need to start using AI tools, for instance. However, companies like Google are continuing to make this technology more useful for everyday tasks. As you utilize their apps and services, it may only be a matter of time before you’re more reliant on AI than you could’ve imagined.
