Google Updates Search Interface with AI Features

Google announced changes to its search interface that replace traditional link lists with an expanded AI-powered search box. The updates include new query suggestions and background information agents that will roll out this summer.

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Google unveiled an AI-powered update to its search interface on Tuesday. The change centers on an expanded search box that accepts longer, conversational queries instead of returning a list of ranked links. The new box includes an AI-powered suggestion system that helps users build more complex queries. Google also said AI Overviews will support follow-up questions in AI Mode beginning Tuesday.

Starting this summer, users will be able to create and manage multiple information agents inside Google Search. These agents can monitor changes on the web and send alerts based on user-defined parameters.

The updated search box is arriving this week.

Generative UI features will follow this summer and will be available to all users at no charge. Information agents and mini-app building tools will first reach Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers before becoming available more broadly later.

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