Google I/O 2025: AI Mode Comes to Google Search – But Only for US Users, India Will Have to Wait

Google I/O 2025: Google is stepping up its AI game, and this time, it’s doing it through its most used product – Google Search. During the recent Google I/O 2025 event, the tech giant officially rolled out its all-new AI Mode for users in the United States. This feature takes Google Search to a whole new level by making it smarter, more conversational, and much more helpful. But if you’re in India, the wait isn’t over yet.

All You Need to Know

• Google’s new AI Mode is now available to all users in the US, even without signing in.
• It works mostly on mobile devices as of now.
• For Indian users, AI Mode is still not available publicly and can only be accessed through Google Labs, which has a waitlist.
• This new mode builds on Google’s AI Overviews, but adds much deeper and interactive features.

What is Google AI Mode and How Does It Work?

AI Mode is like a smarter, more advanced version of the regular Google Search you use. Instead of showing just blue links, this mode tries to understand your full question, reads through different websites, and gives a detailed answer.

So now, if you’re planning a trip or searching for the best phone under ₹30,000, you can ask everything in one go — and the AI Mode will give you answers, suggestions, and follow-up ideas without making you dig through 10 websites.

You can even ask it using images or your voice, making it feel more like you’re chatting with someone who understands exactly what you want.

New Features Introduced in AI Mode

Google didn’t stop there. They introduced some really cool tools to make AI Mode even more powerful:

• Deep Search: This feature will go deeper into topics by running multiple searches behind the scenes and preparing a report for you.
• Live Search: Using your phone camera, you can ask real-time questions by showing the AI what you’re seeing. It’s like having a science teacher or a tech expert in your pocket.
• Booking Help: Whether it’s finding cheap movie tickets or booking a salon appointment, just type it in — the AI will handle the search and give you the best options.
• Shopping Assistance: From trying clothes virtually to comparing products, the AI helps you shop smarter. You can even ask it to buy something for you when the price drops.
• Data Visualisation: If you deal with numbers often — like stock data or reports — this AI can help you turn them into simple visuals that are easy to understand.

What About Users in India?

Unfortunately, for users in India, this powerful AI Mode is not fully available yet. You’ll have to go through the Labs programme, and that too only if you get selected. While Google hasn’t announced an official date for an India launch, it’s clear that the company is planning to expand it worldwide eventually.

A Glimpse of the Future of Search

Google is also testing an AI Mode tab in the main Search window itself for some US users. This is a strong hint that it may soon become a permanent and default part of Google Search globally. They’ve also added a new feature on desktops where a sidebar shows your past searches, so you can easily continue your work or planning without starting all over again.

Google’s AI Mode is clearly designed to make your search experience faster, smarter, and more human-like. From answering complex queries to helping you with bookings and shopping, AI Mode feels like the next big leap in how we use the internet. While India may not have access yet, it’s likely only a matter of time before this smart feature becomes available to everyone. Until then, Indian users can only wait and watch as the US leads the AI-driven search revolution.

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