Google AI Mode Launches in India to Reinvent Search
Google’s AI mode is now live in India. Here’s how it works, who can use it, and why it matters in the evolving AI search race.
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Google AI Mode Launches in India to Reinvent Search Google AI mode arrives in India: What it means for search users Google has officially rolled out its AI mode in India, introducing a more conversational, intuitive way for users to search the web. The AI mode—powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 model—is currently available through Search Labs as an experimental feature. It allows users to ask complex, multi-part questions and receive summarized, conversational responses. This move comes after months of testing with U.S. users and premium subscribers, and reflects Google’s strategy to modernize its core search experience amid rising competition from AI-native tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. With over 870 million internet users, India is a critical test bed for Google to refine how its AI search features perform in multilingual and mobile-heavy environments. Image Credits:Smith Collection/Gado / Getty Images Once Indian users opt into the new AI mode, they can begin using it in English. Google has yet to confirm w…