Google Discover may soon use an AI chatbot for feed customization, similar to YouTube, based on a new pop-up found in the app.<\/b>
\nGoogle could be testing an AI chatbot for Discover that would allow users to customize their feed through conversation.
Evidence found in the Google app shows a pop-up warning about \u201cdiscarding conversation\u201d when changing settings.
The feature mirrors a recent YouTube experiment but is currently incomplete, with no input box actually available yet.
YouTube has recently begun testing the ability to allow users to customize their feed, giving them control over what they are recommended to watch next. The twist, though, is that this ability is facilitated through an AI chatbot that users must interact with by entering prompts. While it\u2019s unclear whether YouTube will graduate this experiment into a permanent feature, it seems Google may be looking to bring this AI chatbot-powered custom feed to Discover as well.
Within Google app v16.49.59, when we tried to change settings for Discover cards, we managed to activate a pop-up that doesn\u2019t actually make any sense:
As you can see in the screenshots above, the pop-up is titled \u201cDiscard conversation,\u201d with the description saying \u201cAny changes you have discussed for your feed will be lost.\u201d Curiously, there is no input box to enter any prompts or discuss any changes, indicating that the feature is still a work in progress.
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There is also a new glow animation in Google\u2019s brand colors when you click on \u201cCustomize your space.\u201d The animation is very subtle, and you can see it in the video below that also shows the new pop-up:
There are no direct clues linking the pop-up to an AI-powered custom feed, but the pop-up description points in that direction. YouTube\u2019s experiment required users to discuss changes to their feed with the chatbot, and it seems even Google Discover could be headed in that direction. We\u2019ll keep you updated when we learn more.<\/p>\n