YouTube Shorts + Google Lens: Changing Video Discovery Forever in 2025

YouTube Shorts + Google Lens: Changing Video Discovery Forever in 2025 In May of 2025, YouTube rolled out a thrilling new feature: embedding Google Lens directly into Shorts. This lets viewers visually search for things—objects, words, landmarks, even flowers—without ever leaving the app What This Shift Means Real-Time Visual Discovery : Users can pause a Short, tap "Lens," label an object, and have search results—immediately superimposed on the video Seamless Experience : No need to leave the Short. Audience keeps watching video seamlessly after checking results . Beta Phase Limitations : Excludes currently used affiliate-marked Shorts and displays no ads for the test roll-out Why Marketers Should Care 1. Boosts Engagement With Visual Hooks Content creators can employ influential images—gadgets, landmarks, props—to engage attention and spark interest. Audience can scan instantly what they are seeing, driven by AI discovery 2. Seamless Path to Purchase With ad integrations ...