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.

Google is currently testing a novel feature named ‘Daily Listen’, which leverages artificial intelligence to craft personalized podcasts derived from your Discover feed. This initiative aims to provide users with a concise audio summary of the latest stories and topics they are passionate about. The feature is accessible to U.S. users participating in Google’s Search Labs experiment and is available on both Android and iOS platforms through the Google app.

Each ‘Daily Listen’ podcast episode is designed to be up to five minutes long, offering a brief overview of selected topics and stories. Additionally, it includes links to related articles for those who wish to delve deeper into the subjects discussed. The content of these podcasts is influenced by the topics users follow on Search and Discover within the Google app, ensuring a tailored listening experience.

Google draws a parallel between ‘Daily Listen’ and the Audio Overviews feature of NotebookLM, which also generates AI-hosted podcasts based on user-provided information. To access ‘Daily Listen’, users can find a dedicated section on their Google app home screen, complete with a play button indicating the podcast’s duration. The feature also presents a rolling written transcript alongside the audio, with options to explore related stories for further information.