AI & innovation 21.03.25
Google’s AI Mode: What is it and how will it impact search?
Google has launched a new experimental AI search tool, AI Mode, in a bid to compete with the likes of ChatGPT and Perplexity AI. Blending powerful generative AI with their traditional search interface, Google’s new chatbot goes beyond the familiar ten blue links, delivering detailed answers with advanced reasoning and real-time information. In this article, we’ll explore what Google’s AI Mode is and how it differs from other AI-driven search tools. We’ll break down its key features and functionality, highlight strengths and weaknesses compared to existing tools, and discuss the potential impact on user search behaviour.