a ChatGPT-like functionality to its main product. Subsequently, Google rolled out AI Mode to all Google Search users in the U.S., U.K., and India, in addition to enhancing the features of this AI-focused search capability. On Thursday, Google revealed that AI Mode is going international, granting access to over 180 countries.
Furthermore, Google introduced new capabilities for AI Mode that will enhance the user experience. AI Mode can assist in making dinner reservations, although this autonomous AI feature will initially be accessible only in the U.S.
In contrast to the more contentious AI Overviews feature in Google Search, AI Mode proves to be more beneficial, enabling users to engage in conversations with Gemini without needing to use the Gemini app. All that is required is to click the AI Mode tab in Google Search and begin interacting with the AI. This represents a more deliberate deployment of AI in Google Search compared to AI Overviews, which show up at the top of search results regardless of whether users desire AI summaries.
The AI Mode experience will be introduced to more than 180 additional countries and territories, though it will initially be offered in English. Additional languages will be added in the future. Google also mentioned its plans to extend the feature to more areas, likely implying the European Union, which is not included in this broader rollout.
