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The Gen AI Power Behind Google's Latest Search Updates
In a new set of updates, Google is introducing an intelligent, AI-powered search box using advanced models and agents to transform queries
TL;DR
- Google is upgrading its search engine with advanced AI, marking its biggest change in over 25 years.
- Gemini 3.5 Flash is now the default model for AI Mode, enabling faster and more accurate responses.
- Users can search across text, images, files, videos, and Chrome tabs.
- New AI agents can manage automated tasks, monitor information sources 24/7, and take immediate action.
- Agentic booking capabilities are expanding to local services and reservations, with some US users able to have businesses called on their behalf.
- Google Antigravity will provide custom generative UI and simulations directly within search.
- Custom dashboards and trackers for ongoing projects, like fitness routines, will be available.
- Personal Intelligence in AI Mode is expanding to nearly 200 countries and territories, with the ability to securely connect personal apps.
- Many of these new Gen AI features will be available free of charge this summer.