Observed Signal · May 2, 2025 · Technical Release · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Google to Add AI Mode to Search, Similar to Gemini Chatbot
Google is reportedly developing an 'AI Mode' for its search engine that would let users switch from standard results to a Gemini-like chat interface. The new tab appears alongside existing filters and would display relevant links with a search bar for follow-up questions. This extends Google's AI Overviews and comes as OpenAI expands ChatGPT search, now surpassing 400 million weekly users. Google is expected to announce AI-related search advertising news soon, suggesting an imminent launch. The integration pressures Google to unify search and AI capabilities, potentially reshaping search behavior and advertising.
Google's integration of AI chat into core search could reshape search advertising and user behavior, marking a major platform shift.
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- Google is developing an 'AI Mode' for its search engine that resembles the Gemini chatbot.
- The AI Mode tab will be placed next to existing tabs like All, Images, Videos, and Shopping.
- The feature will include links to relevant websites and a search bar for follow-up questions.
- OpenAI has over 400 million weekly active users for ChatGPT and targets 1 billion by end of year.
- Google plans to announce AI-related search advertising news on Monday, suggesting a near-term rollout.
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