Google has launched a multi-search beta test that lets you search for images and text simultaneously in Google Lens.

Introducing multi-search, a new way to search images and text simultaneously.

See something you like but want it in a different style, color or fit? Take or upload a photo with the lens, then add text to find it.

Now available in the Google app → https://t.co/lgTIvXnCuB pic.twitter.com/YSHZi8uQ7G

— Google (@Google) April 7, 2022

This feature is available to US residents on the Google app for Android and iOS. To use multi-search, you have to tap on the Lens icon and swipe up to create a new photo or upload an image from the gallery. After that, you need to refine the request in the text input field.

For example, a user can upload a photo of a dress and use text to search for a similar outfit in a different color. After the description, Google returns the corresponding result.

According to company representatives, the feature will help users search when a text description alone is not enough.

“All of this is made possible by our latest advances in artificial intelligence, which makes it easier to understand the world around us in more natural and intuitive ways,” Google said in a statement. Said.

The company added that they plan to improve multi-search efforts by using a broad language model. MOMPresented in May 2021.

Recall that in March 2022, Google announced the use of artificial intelligence to detect personal crises through search queries.

In January, the tech giant added automatic caption translation to its Meet video conferencing service.