Google launches AI Mode for Search in India

Google has introduced its AI-powered search feature in India, expanding its availability after initial testing with a limited group. The new mode, announced by Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai in May, aims to provide more in-depth reasoning, multimodality, and follow-up question capabilities.

The AI mode utilises a custom version of Gemini 2.5, enabling users to ask more complex questions. According to Google, “Using a custom version of Gemini 2.5 lets you ask longer, more complex or nuanced questions that would have previously required multiple searches.”