Google is bringing its experimental AI-powered search mode to India, giving users a smarter, more intuitive way to search the web. Starting today, Indian users can opt in to “AI mode” via Search Labs and ask complex, multi-part questions in plain English—just like chatting with a friend.
Think of it like this: Instead of typing basic keywords, you can now ask, “My kids are 4 and 7 and have tons of energy. What fun indoor activities can I try that don’t need much space or money?” Google’s AI will break it down and offer personalized suggestions. You can even follow up with more questions to refine the results.
Powered by Gemini 2.5, this new mode supports both voice and image search from the start—perfect for India, where voice search is already a major trend.
What’s the catch? It’s still in testing. Users must opt in through Search Labs, and right now, it’s only available in English. Google hasn’t confirmed when local language support will roll out, but with India’s diverse linguistic base, that update could be coming soon.
Why India? With over 870 million internet users, India is one of Google’s most critical markets—and a testing ground for how multilingual, mobile-first users engage with AI.
This move is also part of Google’s bigger push to compete with chat-based AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity, which are rapidly gaining traction as everyday search alternatives.
Google’s AI Mode is just one part of its evolving AI search suite. Products like AI Overviews—used by over 1.5 billion people globally—are reshaping how we interact with information. But not everyone is thrilled. Some publishers report a significant dip in traffic as AI summaries reduce the need to click through.
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