Google Responds to ChatGPT: AI for Web Search

Google has recently introduced an artificial intelligence mode in its search engine, an AI-powered chatbot designed to answer search queries, primarily aiming to compete with ChatGPT.

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How It Works

When you ask a question in AI mode, Gemini 2.0 generates a response. You can ask follow-up questions or request links for further information. Google claims that this AI mode does the heavy lifting by organizing information and providing clear and concise answers.

Instead of directing users to an existing online result, the AI generates a detailed response. Additionally, Gemini can provide weekly weather forecasts, including details like sunset times, and even suggest times when pedestrian traffic is lighter. Google highlights the uniqueness of this feature, which combines an advanced AI model with the depth and vast knowledge base of Google.

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The company also assures that users will have access to high-quality content and Google’s real-world insights. Google’s AI-powered search functions much like any other chatbot, but it pulls information from various Google products to deliver highly specific responses.

Still in Testing Phase

However, Google acknowledges that its AI-driven search may not always be entirely accurate and that it could sometimes present responses that reflect a particular perspective.

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Currently, this feature is still in testing and is only available to Google One AI Premium subscribers, who pay $20 per month. It must be manually activated through Google Labs, just like other experimental features. However, it is expected to roll out to a wider audience over time.

In conclusion, if you’re not a fan of AI-generated search results, you’ll be relieved to know that you have to actively enable this feature. Since it is accessible through a dedicated tab in the app or search page, it does not activate automatically, meaning you won’t receive AI-generated answers by accident.

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