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Google is rolling out its AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search again – and it has a speed boost

Jay Peters

created: June 26, 2025, 11:42 p.m. | updated: June 27, 2025, 3 p.m.

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. After quietly pausing the rollout of Google Photos’ AI-powered “Ask Photos” search tool, Google is now expanding access once again and making some improvements to the feature. Google’s Gemini AI models power Ask Photos so that you can ask complex questions to help you find photos. GIF: GoogleThe company adds that the feature is now “opening up beyond early access” and is beginning to roll out to more “eligible users” in the US.

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