Artificial Intelligence functionality introduced in India by Google, marking its initial overseas expansion [C]
In an exciting development, Google has announced the international expansion of its AI Mode, a new search experience that leverages advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. As of late June 2025, AI Mode is now available to users in India, following its initial launch in the United States in March 2025.
AI Mode, powered by a custom version of Gemini 2.5, offers more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities compared to AI Overviews. It surfaces the links used to answer questions and provides detailed, step-by-step responses with links to articles. Users in India can sign-up for Google AI Mode starting today, and it is accessible via a new shortcut in the Search bar or at google.com/aimode on the web.
One of the key features of AI Mode is its ability to use fresh, real-time sources like the Knowledge Graph, information about the real world, and shopping data for billions of products. It also supports voice input and adding images using Google Lens to questions. For instance, AI Mode can identify plants and provide detailed information about them with links to related articles.
The AI Mode search bar in Android 16 QPR1 Beta has been redesigned to include this new feature. It is now available in English on both Android and iOS devices. When on the Search results page, AI Mode appears as a new filter to the left of "All," "Images," "News," etc.
Google has expressed plans for a "global expansion" of AI Mode beyond its initial launches in the US and India. However, no specific dates or country lists have been confirmed yet. This marks the first international expansion of the AI search experience, and users outside the US and India can expect AI Mode to come in the future as part of Google's broader global rollout plans.
For more updates on Google AI Mode, 9to5Google can be added to your Google News feed. Stay tuned for more developments as Google continues to innovate in the realm of artificial intelligence.
[1] Source: 9to5Google.com [2] Source: TechCrunch.com
Artificial Intelligence Mode, powered by Google's latest technology, is now available to users in India, and it utilizes artificial intelligence for more advanced search capabilities. With features like real-time data sources, voice input, and Google Lens, it can identify plants and provide detailed information, expanding the boundaries of traditional search. Google plans to expand AI Mode globally, making it available to users worldwide, a significant step forward in the realm of artificial intelligence.
