Google Search Enhances User Experience with Free AI Upgrade
Google has long been the king of search engines, but the emergence of generative AI has introduced a new contender in the form of AI-powered search engines. Google's response to this shift is its AI Mode, which transforms traditional search into a conversational experience, reminiscent of interacting with ChatGPT.
The enthusiasm for Google's AI Mode was so overwhelming that it quickly transitioned from being a perk exclusive to Google One AI Premium subscribers, costing $20 a month, to being available to all Google account holders through Google Labs. In a recent update on Monday, Google enhanced the feature with multimodal capabilities, making it accessible to millions more through the Labs program.
A key enhancement is the integration of Google Lens into AI Mode. This feature, which allows users to upload images for further exploration, now offers a deeper visual search experience. With AI Mode, the system can interpret the full context of an image, understanding the relationships between objects, as well as their shapes, colors, and materials.
For instance, Google's blog highlighted a scenario where a user snaps a picture of their bookshelf and asks for book recommendations. AI Mode not only identifies the books but also conducts a search and provides conversational recommendations based on the themes of the books shown.
To access this feature, simply head over to Google Labs, sign in with your Google account, and join the waitlist. You'll receive an email notification once you're granted access, allowing you to explore AI Mode within the Google app on Android and iOS devices.
This new capability sets AI Mode apart from Google's AI Overviews and Gemini chatbot, as it merges real-time, web-based responses with a conversational interface, blending the precision of a search engine with the engaging nature of a chatbot.
In the competitive landscape, AI Mode faces rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT Search and Perplexity AI. The market is bustling with various AI search engines catering to different needs, and you can check out ZDNET's comprehensive list to find the one that suits you best.
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ThomasJones
April 13, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Google's AI Mode in search is pretty cool! It feels like chatting with a friend who knows everything. The only downside is it can be a bit slow sometimes. But overall, it's a great upgrade and makes searching way more fun. Definitely worth trying out!
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HaroldMoore
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Googleの検索のAIモードはかなりクール！友達と話しているような感じがします。唯一の欠点は時々遅いことです。でも全体的に見て、素晴らしいアップグレードで検索がずっと楽しくなりました。ぜひ試してみてください！
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HarryLewis
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
구글 검색의 AI 모드는 정말 멋집니다! 모든 것을 아는 친구와 대화하는 느낌이에요. 유일한 단점은 때때로 느리다는 점입니다. 하지만 전반적으로 훌륭한 업그레이드로 검색이 훨씬 재미있어졌어요. 꼭 시도해보세요!
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WalterMartinez
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O Modo AI do Google na pesquisa é bem legal! Parece que você está conversando com um amigo que sabe de tudo. A única desvantagem é que pode ser um pouco lento às vezes. Mas no geral, é uma ótima atualização e torna a pesquisa muito mais divertida. Vale a pena experimentar!
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BruceSmith
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
El Modo AI de Google en la búsqueda es bastante genial. ¡Se siente como si estuvieras charlando con un amigo que lo sabe todo! La única desventaja es que puede ser un poco lento a veces. Pero en general, es una gran actualización y hace que la búsqueda sea mucho más divertida. ¡Definitivamente vale la pena probarlo!
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JohnAllen
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Google's AI Mode is pretty cool! It makes searching feel like chatting with a friend. I love how it understands what I'm looking for, but sometimes it gets a bit too chatty. Still, a solid upgrade for free, can't complain too much!
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Google has long been the king of search engines, but the emergence of generative AI has introduced a new contender in the form of AI-powered search engines. Google's response to this shift is its AI Mode, which transforms traditional search into a conversational experience, reminiscent of interacting with ChatGPT.
The enthusiasm for Google's AI Mode was so overwhelming that it quickly transitioned from being a perk exclusive to Google One AI Premium subscribers, costing $20 a month, to being available to all Google account holders through Google Labs. In a recent update on Monday, Google enhanced the feature with multimodal capabilities, making it accessible to millions more through the Labs program.
A key enhancement is the integration of Google Lens into AI Mode. This feature, which allows users to upload images for further exploration, now offers a deeper visual search experience. With AI Mode, the system can interpret the full context of an image, understanding the relationships between objects, as well as their shapes, colors, and materials.
For instance, Google's blog highlighted a scenario where a user snaps a picture of their bookshelf and asks for book recommendations. AI Mode not only identifies the books but also conducts a search and provides conversational recommendations based on the themes of the books shown.
To access this feature, simply head over to Google Labs, sign in with your Google account, and join the waitlist. You'll receive an email notification once you're granted access, allowing you to explore AI Mode within the Google app on Android and iOS devices.
This new capability sets AI Mode apart from Google's AI Overviews and Gemini chatbot, as it merges real-time, web-based responses with a conversational interface, blending the precision of a search engine with the engaging nature of a chatbot.
In the competitive landscape, AI Mode faces rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT Search and Perplexity AI. The market is bustling with various AI search engines catering to different needs, and you can check out ZDNET's comprehensive list to find the one that suits you best.
Interested in more AI stories? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Innovation, to stay updated.
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April 13, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Google's AI Mode in search is pretty cool! It feels like chatting with a friend who knows everything. The only downside is it can be a bit slow sometimes. But overall, it's a great upgrade and makes searching way more fun. Definitely worth trying out!
0
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Googleの検索のAIモードはかなりクール！友達と話しているような感じがします。唯一の欠点は時々遅いことです。でも全体的に見て、素晴らしいアップグレードで検索がずっと楽しくなりました。ぜひ試してみてください！
0
April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
구글 검색의 AI 모드는 정말 멋집니다! 모든 것을 아는 친구와 대화하는 느낌이에요. 유일한 단점은 때때로 느리다는 점입니다. 하지만 전반적으로 훌륭한 업그레이드로 검색이 훨씬 재미있어졌어요. 꼭 시도해보세요!
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April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
O Modo AI do Google na pesquisa é bem legal! Parece que você está conversando com um amigo que sabe de tudo. A única desvantagem é que pode ser um pouco lento às vezes. Mas no geral, é uma ótima atualização e torna a pesquisa muito mais divertida. Vale a pena experimentar!
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April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
El Modo AI de Google en la búsqueda es bastante genial. ¡Se siente como si estuvieras charlando con un amigo que lo sabe todo! La única desventaja es que puede ser un poco lento a veces. Pero en general, es una gran actualización y hace que la búsqueda sea mucho más divertida. ¡Definitivamente vale la pena probarlo!
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April 12, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM GMT
Google's AI Mode is pretty cool! It makes searching feel like chatting with a friend. I love how it understands what I'm looking for, but sometimes it gets a bit too chatty. Still, a solid upgrade for free, can't complain too much!
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