As OpenAI ventures into the search engine arena with [ChatGPT Search](https://mashable.com/article/chatgpt-search-has-arrived-how-to-use-it), Google is ramping up its AI efforts to retain its leadership in the search domain.

### Google’s New Strategy: Real-Time Conversational Voice Search

Google is in the process of testing an innovative feature that enables users to conduct real-time, conversational voice searches right within the Google Search app. This new functionality was brought to attention by Google app tipster @AssembleDebug on X (previously known as Twitter), who [posted a video](https://x.com/AssembleDebug/status/1853461439022760220) showcasing the feature in action. It empowers users to speak directly to Google Search via the mobile app, obtaining dynamic, real-time responses to their inquiries.

### How the Updated AI Voice-to-Search Feature Operates

To utilize the feature, users just need to vocalize their question or search query into their device, and Google will provide search results. What distinguishes this from older voice search options is the capability to pose follow-up questions without having to restart the process. Google will consistently update the results in real-time, delivering pertinent links and AI-generated summaries as the dialogue unfolds.

Previously, Google’s voice-to-search feature was restricted to processing a single query at a time. Users had to tap the microphone button again to ask another question manually. With this enhancement, the experience becomes smoother and more conversational, facilitating a more natural interaction without the need for continual manual engagement.

### What Lies Ahead?

While this feature is still undergoing testing and not publicly available yet, it demonstrates Google’s dedication to improving its AI-driven search abilities. As OpenAI and other technology firms advance voice-to-text technologies, it is probable that Google will introduce similar functionalities to remain competitive. Whether this specific feature or a variant will be launched is still unclear, but users can anticipate further progress in this field soon.