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Google to simplify AI Mode access in Search

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Google is planning to make AI Mode more accessible in its search engine. Users will soon be able to set AI Mode as the default, replacing the traditional blue links. AI Mode leverages large language models to summarize web information, process images, and assist with coding. The change aims to streamline user experience but raises concerns about the impact on ad revenue and publisher traffic. Currently, AI Mode is optional and located next to the 'All' tab. Google's product leads have clarified that while AI Mode will be easier to access, it will not become the default for all users immediately. Users who prefer AI Mode can set it as their default through a toggle or button.

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  1. 08.09.2025 03:07 📰 1 articles

    Google to make AI Mode more accessible in Search

    Google is planning to make AI Mode more accessible by allowing users to set it as the default search tab. This change will make AI Mode, which uses large language models to summarize web information and assist with various tasks, more prominent. While AI Mode will not become the default for all users immediately, users who prefer it can easily set it as their default. The traditional blue links will still be accessible via the 'Web' tab.

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  • AI Mode uses large language models to summarize web information, process images, and assist with coding.

    First reported: 08.09.2025 03:07
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  • AI Mode is currently optional and located next to the 'All' tab in Google Search.

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  • Google plans to add a toggle or button to set AI Mode as the default search tab.

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  • The traditional blue links will still be accessible via the 'Web' tab if AI Mode is set as default.

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  • Google is testing ads in AI Mode and AI Overviews, and is discussing AI ad practices with partners.

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  • The digital marketing industry is uncertain about the impact of replacing blue links with AI Mode.

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  • Google does not pay publishers for summarizing content, claiming AI summaries send more 'quality' clicks.

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  • Independent research by Pew suggests fewer clicks on web results when AI summaries are shown.

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