If you opened Google on Tuesday, you may have noticed a unique twist — instead of its usual cultural or historical Doodle, the tech giant showcased an animated promo for AI Mode, its latest AI-powered search tool. This unusual move aims to direct attention to AI Mode, Google’s Gemini-powered chatbot interface designed to answer complex queries in a conversational format.Google’s AI Mode isn’t brand-new. It was first introduced back in March 2025, appearing alongside regular search results in select countries. However, this is the most visible placement it has received so far.
Powered by Gemini, Google’s most advanced large language model, AI Mode allows users to:
Ask complex or multi-part questions
Get in-depth, AI-generated responses
Interact via text, voice, or even image uploads
The tool is aimed at helping users save time by combining multiple queries into a single detailed result, essentially conversational search.