Google Introduces AI-Powered ‘Daily Listen’ Podcast Feature

Google is experimenting with a new AI-driven feature called ‘Daily Listen’ that creates personalized podcasts from your Discover feed, offering a quick audio summary of your interests.

Guess what? Google’s rolling out something pretty cool called ‘Daily Listen’—it’s like having your own personal DJ, but instead of spinning records, it whips up custom podcasts from your Discover feed. Think of it as your morning coffee in audio form, giving you the lowdown on what’s hot in your world, all in under five minutes. And yeah, it’s as neat as it sounds, especially for folks in the U.S. who’re part of Google’s Search Labs. Whether you’re team Android or iOS, you can catch it on the Google app.

Here’s the kicker: each episode is a quick listen, maxing out at five minutes, but don’t let the brevity fool you. It packs a punch with summaries of stories you actually care about, plus links to dive deeper if something catches your eye (or ear, in this case). What’s playing? That’s up to you—your searches and follows on Google app shape the playlist. Talk about a bespoke audio experience.

Now, if ‘Daily Listen’ reminds you of NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, you’re not wrong. Both let AI take the mic to dish out podcasts based on your interests. To get in on this, just hit up the Google app home screen. Look for the play button (it’s your gateway), and while you’re listening, you can follow along with a live transcript or jump to related stories. Because sometimes, you just gotta know more.