Search’s core mission remains the same: Whether your question is a simple fact-finding, an indescribably complex thought, a deep insight, or a highly specific need, Search should help you find the answer. To achieve this goal, Google continues to reimagine the role of artificial intelligence in search. In just one year since the AI model was launched, monthly active users have exceeded 1 billion, and search volume has doubled every quarter since its launch. As more people understand the power of AI search, the overall search demand has also reached a record high. At this year’s I/O conference, Google announced the next stage of its search blueprint: deeply integrating the global information advantages of search engines with the understanding and generation capabilities of artificial intelligence.
Google Search will have a new AI search box, ushering in the biggest upgrade in 25 years
Enhanced AI fully integrated into the search experience
Starting today, search will be fully upgraded to the latest Gemini 3.5 Flash, specifically built for agent and coding tasks, and will become the default model in global AI mode. At the same time, Google launched the most significant innovation in the search box in 25 years. The new smart search box fully integrates AI technology, allowing you to describe your needs more naturally and is no longer limited by keywords. It dynamically expands, predicts your intent, and provides AI suggestions that go beyond traditional autocomplete. You can also ask questions across formats using text, images, files, videos, or Chrome tabs as input. The new smart search box will be rolled out starting today in all countries and languages that support AI mode.
Google has also made conversations with search smoother. You can ask follow-up questions directly on the AI overview page and continue the conversation in AI mode. Search will retain your context and provide more precise links and content as you explore deeper. This experience is available simultaneously on desktop and mobile devices worldwide.
Search Agents: Towards the Age of AI Agents
Google is entering a new era of search agents. You can create and manage multiple AI agents in the search interface to help handle different tasks. The first one to appear is the “Information Agent”. It will continue to operate in the background, intelligently analyze network content, and proactively push the information you need at the appropriate time. It will monitor blogs, news, social posts, and real-time data such as finance, shopping, and sports, and provide updates based on the questions you set. For example, you can ask your agent to continuously search for suitable rental properties, or notify you immediately when your favorite athlete launches a co-branded shoe. Information agents will be available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers first this summer.
Google has also expanded the agency booking feature in search to support more local experiences and services. Just describe your needs, such as Friday night, a private room for six, or a private KTV with meals, and the search will integrate the latest prices and availability information and provide a direct booking link. For categories like home improvement, beauty, pets, and more, you can even ask Google to call businesses on your behalf, and these features will be available in the U.S. this summer. In addition, Google has also launched a new shopping agent feature to make shopping decisions easier for you in search.
Agent coding in search: from answers to custom tools
Google brings the power of Google Antigravity and the coding power of Gemini 3.5 Flash directly into search. Search not only provides answers, but also instantly generates interactive interfaces that meet your needs. Whether you want to understand astrophysical concepts or understand how a watch works, search can automatically combine interactive visuals, tables, charts, or simulations to create a unique generative interface. Starting this summer, these features will be available to all search users for free.
And for tasks that require long-term tracking, such as planning a wedding, moving, or planning a fitness plan, Search can even create a custom dashboard or tracker for you, like a mini-app just for you. For example, you can search and build a customized fitness tracker. Search will automatically write code and integrate real-time data such as user reviews, maps, weather, etc. to create a tool that truly matches the pace of your life.
In the coming months, you’ll be able to build custom experiences with Antigravity directly in search, starting with Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the United States.
Expanded personal intelligence in search
Finally, in order for AI to be more relevant to your needs, it not only needs to understand the world, but it also needs to understand you. Therefore, Google has expanded its personal intelligence capabilities in AI mode to nearly 200 countries and regions, supports 98 languages, and does not require a subscription. You can securely connect to Gmail, Google Photos, and in the future, Google Calendar. At the heart of personal intelligence is transparency, choice and control, so you always have control over whether and when your apps connect.
Source: KOCPC Chinese