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Google AI Mode Expands to All Labs Users: New Features and Regular Search Testing
🔍 Search Innovation Update
Google removes waitlist for AI Mode in Labs, introduces visual cards for local businesses and products, and announces plans for regular Search user testing
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Expansion Overview
Following its successful debut in March and a limited expansion last month, Google’s AI Mode is now accessible to all Labs users without any waitlist restrictions. This significant expansion marks a crucial step in integrating AI-powered chatbot capabilities directly into Google Search.
New Features
Key Enhancements:
- Visual cards for local businesses
- Product information integration
- Real-time pricing updates
- Local inventory tracking
The new visual cards feature provides instant access to crucial information about local businesses, including ratings, reviews, and operating hours. For products, users can view real-time prices, promotions, images, shipping details, and local inventory availability.
Visual Enhancements
Desktop Updates
Desktop users can now benefit from a new search history tool that enables them to revisit and continue previous conversations with AI Mode. This feature is particularly useful for users who need to resume interrupted research sessions or reference past interactions.
The search history feature helps users maintain continuity in their research and information-gathering processes, making the AI Mode experience more productive and user-friendly.
Future Rollout
What’s Next:
U.S. users may start seeing AI Mode in regular Search in the coming weeks, as Google expands testing based on positive user feedback
Google’s methodical approach to expanding AI Mode access reflects its commitment to gathering comprehensive user feedback and ensuring a smooth integration with the regular Search experience.
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