Google Launches AI TV with News Summaries at CES 2025

Google is transforming how people consume news with the introduction of its new News Brief feature, powered by the company’s Gemini AI assistant. Announced at CES 2025, this innovative capability allows users to ask their Google TV to summarize the day’s biggest stories from trusted sources, offering a quick and personalized way to stay informed.

How News Brief Works

The News Brief feature, powered by Gemini AI, aggregates and summarizes news stories from across the internet and YouTube video headlines posted by trusted news channels. Users can activate the feature by asking Gemini to play their “News Brief,” providing concise updates tailored to their preferences, with related YouTube videos displayed alongside the summaries for additional context.

Google plans to roll out the Gemini-powered News Brief feature to both new and existing Google TV devices by late 2025.

Navigating the Challenges of AI News Summaries

Google’s entry into AI-powered news summaries comes amid heightened scrutiny in the tech industry. Competitors like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Perplexity have faced lawsuits from media companies for failing to license and credit content used in their summaries. Additionally, AI-generated news has been prone to hallucinations, leading to embarrassing errors.

Examples of AI Missteps:

• Apple’s AI misinterpreted a BBC article, creating a false headline about Rafael Nadal.

• Google’s Gemini AI once suggested users put glue on pizza.

Despite these challenges, Google is loosening restrictions on Gemini, making the News Brief feature the company’s first dedicated AI-powered news product. However, during demos, News Brief did not disclose the specific sources of its summaries, instead showing related YouTube videos.

Broader Vision for Gemini on Google TV

The News Brief feature is part of Google’s larger plan to enhance the interactivity of its TVs through Gemini AI:

• Room Sensors: Future Google TVs will detect when users enter the room, making the experience more adaptive.

• Natural Language Search: Users can ask their TV to find shows, movies, or YouTube videos using conversational language.

• Content Summaries: Gemini will summarize content for users, including movies, shows, and videos, creating a more dynamic viewing experience.

What This Means

Google’s Gemini-powered News Brief is a bold step toward redefining the role of TVs in people’s lives. By integrating AI-driven news summaries, natural language search, and adaptive technologies, Google is positioning its TV ecosystem as a hub for both information and entertainment. However, as the industry continues to grapple with the ethical and legal challenges of AI-generated content, the success of this feature will depend on Google’s ability to maintain accuracy, transparency, and trust.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.