As reported by The Information, this feature would offer users a chatbot-style interface, similar to Google’s Gemini AI, accessible via a new tab positioned alongside existing search categories like “All,” “Images,” and “Videos.”
In AI Mode, users would receive conversational responses accompanied by links to related webpages, along with a follow-up search bar for refining queries. Reports also suggest the feature may support voice-activated questions, adding versatility to the user experience.
The development corresponds with previous leaks, including a beta version of the Google app spotted by Android Authority earlier this month, which hinted at an AI-driven search mode. 9to5Google further uncovered code suggesting integrated voice functionality within AI Mode.
As competition intensifies in the AI search space—especially with OpenAI’s recent rollout of ChatGPT’s search capabilities for all users—Google appears to be accelerating its integration of generative AI into search. The company has already introduced AI-generated summaries for select queries.
Google has yet to confirm or comment on the reports, but the move signals its continued effort to blend traditional search with conversational AI to maintain its leadership in the evolving search landscape.
