# AI Camera Lenses Google Lens Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Your Pictures Do More By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-camera-lens References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90125963/google-lens-is-a-peek-into-the-future-of-computing?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner%20fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [arstechnica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/05/googlelens/) The future of [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4) might be search bar-less with the introduction of Google Lens: an [AI camera lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagine-lens) which uses your smartphone lens to do more than recognize your friends' faces. Described as “a set of vision-based computing abilities that can understand what you’re looking at and help you take action based upon that information,” Google Lens is an interface that's coming to Google Photos and Google Assistant. In the demonstration, 3 images were shown. When pointed at a restaurant, the lens recognized the sign, and pulled up menus and reviews. When pointed at a flower, the lens recognized the type of flower, and pulled up the respective information by preforming what appeared to be a [reverse image Google search](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensoai), in real time. With AI technology developing to better understand pictures and videos, Google can imagine breaking free from the search bar it revolutionized, adapting to a technologically driven society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **AI Camera Lenses:** Google Lens uses AI to enhance smartphone camera capabilities. - **Vision-based Computing:** AI technology is advancing to better understand and interpret images and videos. - **Search Bar-less Interfaces:** Google is exploring new ways to interact with information beyond traditional search bar interfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** AI camera lenses offer new opportunities for photographers to capture and enhance visual content. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Advancements in vision-based computing contribute to the growth of AI technology. - **Technology:** Search bar-less interfaces open up possibilities for innovative user experiences in the tech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Image-Searching Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4.md) - [AI-Generated Lensless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphica.md) - [Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8.md) - [AI-Powered Search Engine Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-to-search.md) - [Redesigned AI-Focused Photo Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-ai-magic-editor.md) - [AI-Enhanced Map Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai.md) - [AI-Enabled Photo App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-1.md) - [AI-Powered Shopping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Visual Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poshmark-1.md)