Instead of relying entirely on silent background algorithms to guess preferences, users can open a chat interface from any card menu in the Google app and type precise instructions, such as requesting specific topic angles or filtering out unwanted subjects.
How Generative AI Reshapes Google Discover Feeds
The new feature operates through a conversational chat window accessible via the three-dot menu on any Discover card. According to Google, users can type specific prompts like “want kitchen remodel ideas, but only if they are sustainable” or “show me weekend getaways, but without camping.” The system interprets the request and adjusts recommendations immediately.
Unlike temporary search filters, Discover remembers these prompts for future visits. Before applying any adjustments, the chat interface displays the topics the AI plans to prioritize or reduce, giving users a chance to correct misunderstandings. Once confirmed, users select an option to update the feed, and Discover rebuilds itself around the new instructions. This update builds on an ecosystem where Google’s Gemini AI has surpassed 1.000 millones active monthly users, establishing itself as the company’s fastest-growing product milestone.
Controlling News Sources and Audio Summaries
Alongside the Discover updates, Google is expanding its “Preferred Sources” feature across Search, AI Overviews, and AI Mode. According to company data, users have already selected more than 600.000 diferentes sources through the tool, which allows readers to designate preferred publishers directly from a website without leaving the page.
Additionally, Google News for Android is introducing customizable audio news summaries. Users can select specific topics to compile tailored audio briefings while maintaining direct links to the original source articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will the conversational Discover controls become available? Google announced the rollout for the coming days within the Google app.
- Do temporary prompts disappear when closing the app? No, Discover remembers the instructions given to the AI and applies them to future visits.
- What is the Preferred Sources feature? It is a tool allowing readers to prioritize specific publishers in Search, AI Overviews, and AI Mode directly from a media outlet’s website.
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