Google Expands AI Mode Availability and Unveils New Image Search Feature

Google has announced the expansion of its AI Mode to a wider audience in the US. Initially launched last month, this innovative search tool will now be available to millions more users enrolled in the company’s Labs program. The Labs program allows users to access new Search features before they are rolled out to the general public.

Introduction to AI Mode

For those unfamiliar, AI Mode is a dedicated tab within the Search function that enables users to ask more complex questions. It utilizes a custom version of Gemini 2.0, Google’s advanced AI model, to provide nuanced and AI-generated responses. This feature is essentially Google’s answer to ChatGPT Search, offering a more sophisticated search experience.

Enhanced Multimodal Capabilities

In addition to expanding AI Mode’s availability, Google is also introducing its multimodal capabilities. Starting today, users can upload images to AI Mode, allowing them to ask questions about the content of the images. This new feature combines AI Mode with Google’s Lens technology, enhancing the search experience.

Understanding Images with AI Mode

According to Google, with Gemini’s multimodal capabilities, AI Mode can comprehend the entire scene in an image, including the context of how objects relate to each other, their materials, colors, shapes, and arrangements. Using its query fan-out technique, AI Mode issues multiple queries about the image as a whole and the objects within it, accessing more breadth and depth of information than a traditional search on Google.

Availability of AI Mode’s New Lens Integration

The new Lens integration in AI Mode is available through the Google app on Android and iOS devices. Users can leverage this feature to explore images in a more interactive and informative way.

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