Google Search transforms into AI agent platform
Google rebrands search as an AI platform powered by Gemini, handling over a billion queries monthly.
at i/o, google declared that search is now ai search, prioritizing gemini-powered responses over traditional blue links. head of search liz reid unveiled a new conversational interface that uses agents to generate custom summaries with charts and animations. google reports that over a billion people use the new ai mode monthly, with usage doubling every quarter. this shift forces users into a direct dialogue with ai, fundamentally changing how information is retrieved on the web.