Google AI Mode monitoring capabilities now live for all
This initially rolled out for paid Ultra and Pro paid subscribers but is now available to all in the Google app.
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Google testing “Dive deeper” for Google Discover – it’s not good for publishers
Robby Stein from Google said "we're experimenting with a new way to make exploring a topic and discovering related web content easier in Discover."
Google to fix citation bug with Gemini 3.8 Flash in AI Mode
The latests Gemini model was unlikely to link or cite its sources. Google has confirmed the issue and will push a fix soon.
Gemini 3.8 Flash rolling out in Google Search
This too is first rolling out AI Mode for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers in English, like we saw with 3.7.
Google adds link carousels for developing topics in AI Mode
This is after Google has already added these link carousels for AI Overviews in Google Search.
Google Search pauses AI-generated images within AI Overviews
Robby Stein from Google said, "This was a small experiment we're no longer running."
Gemini 3.7 Flash rolling out in Google Search
This is first rolling out AI Mode for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers in English.
Google confirms testing new buttons on home page to drive users to AI-powered search features
Google said this is a limited test where they add create images, ask about files and brainstorm buttons under the search box.
Google makes recipes in AI Mode more publisher friendly
Google launched a new "visual treatment making it even easier to discover and visit recipe pages with AI Mode," said Robby Stein of Google.
Google AI Mode updates recipe results to better connect people with recipe creators
These changes are based on feedback from recipe bloggers - but will it be enough?
Google launches more visible links in AI Overviews and AI Mode
These links appear as pop ups as you hover your mouse over them.
Google AI Overviews follow up questions jump you directly to AI Mode
This will result in less traffic to your site and more traffic to Google's AI Mode. Plus, Gemini 3 is now powering all AI Overviews globally by default.
Google brings Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Google Search
This is opt in via a Labs experiment and is rolling out over the next few days to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
Some Google AI Overviews now use Gemini 3 Pro
Complex queries now trigger Google’s most advanced model. It's now live in English globally.
Google AI Overviews are tested and removed based on engagement
Google tracks how users behave and only shows AI Overviews in Search when they actually add value, said Google VP Robby Stein.
Google updates links in AI Mode and expands Web Guide test in all tab
Google AI Mode now has more useful inline links while Google's expanded Web Guide is faster and surfaces smarter, deeper results.
Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro expanding to more searchers
Gemini 3 is available in 120 countries in English, after launching in the U.S. just a couple of weeks ago.
Google tests pushing searchers from AI Overviews with follow up questions to AI Mode
This brings AI Mode more directly into Google Search and sadly, will likely result in fewer clicks to websites.
Google Search to route complex queries to Gemini 3
Plus, Google's Jonathon Heard said Google is thinking about breaking AI Mode and AI Overview details in Search Console in the future.
Google VP: SEO and AI search optimization have ‘a lot of overlap’
Great content still wins in AI search, but AI queries are longer and far more complicated, according to Google’s Robby Stein.
Google’s Robby Stein: Ads aren’t going away in AI search
Google Search VP says advertisers should expect new and novel ad formats built for conversational and multimodal queries.
Google AI Mode gets more visual, including inspirational shopping responses
Google uses a visual search fan out technique, plus the Google Shopping Graph to provide a more visual experience in AI Mode.
Google Search Labs gains Agentic capabilities in AI Mode
You can now have AI Mode help you make reservations at restaurants.
Google AI Mode coming to Chrome browser
Plus, while on a website using Chrome, you can ask questions and learn more about your current page with AI Mode.
Google AI Mode may become the default Google Search experience “soon.”
Logan Kilpatrick, lead product manager for Google, said AI Mode will be the default experience soon. Later, Google said not to look into this message too much, implying AI Mode won't be the default.
Google AI Mode model improved for complex STEM questions, says Google
Just in time for school, Google updated its AI Mode model.
Google Search Live video goes live and AI Mode uploads, Canvas and Lens in Chrome
Google announced a number of new AI features for AI Mode and Search Live today.
Google AI Mode lets you ask questions with images
Google added multimodal capabilities to AI Mode, and expanded access beyond Google One AI Premium subscribers.
Google AI Mode rolling out to second batch of users now
For the first hour or so, the invites to try out AI Mode from Google did not work - but now it does.
Google expands AI organized search results to restaurants
Google expanded these for dining recommendations within Google Search.