At last year's I/O conference, Google introduced AI Overviews, which have driven a major shift in Google search and in the internet's information environment at large. AI Mode promises an even deeper, more chatbot-like experience right in the search bar.

A study finds Google’s AI Mode returns different URLs 91% of the time for the same query, offering insight into how sources are chosen.

The way we search for information online is changing rapidly, and Google’s AI Mode is at the heart of this transformation. Announced during Google I/O 2025, this new feature promises to completely reshape how users interact with search results—going far beyond the blue links and simple summaries we’ve been accustomed to for years.