Google Introduces ‘AI Mode’ for Enhanced Search Capabilities

Google unveils ‘AI Mode’, a feature allowing users to pose complex, multi-part questions directly within Google Search, aiming to rival services like Perplexity AI and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search.

Google’s just rolled out something pretty cool—’AI Mode’ in Search. Think of it as your brainy friend who doesn’t mind you asking the weird, complicated stuff. Want to know how sleep trackers stack up against each other? Or maybe dive deep into some niche topic? This feature’s got your back. Right now, it’s a perk for Google One AI Premium folks, but hey, future’s bright.

Under the hood, it’s powered by Gemini 2.0 (Google’s fancy AI), which means it can juggle complex questions, think on its feet, and even understand different types of media. Robby Stein, Google’s VP of Product, noticed people are already throwing the kitchen sink at it—long, twisty questions followed by ‘but wait, what about…?’ It’s like the search bar just got a PhD.

Here’s the kicker: ‘AI Mode’ doesn’t just look in one place. It fans out, grabbing bits from here and there to stitch together answers that actually make sense. And if it’s not 100% sure (like with health stuff), it’ll point you to where you can check for yourself—no guesswork here.

This is just the start, though. Google’s tweaking the visuals and planning to mix in more sources, maybe even stuff from regular folks like you and me. To get in on this, hit up Search Labs and flip on ‘AI Mode’. Or, you know, just type google.com/aimode and see where the rabbit hole takes you.

Oh, and speaking of cool updates, Gemini 2.0’s now doing AI Overviews in the U.S. with more brains—coding, math, you name it. And the best part? No need to sign in anymore, and teens can join the party too. Google’s not just searching the web; it’s rewriting how we explore it.