Google just announced some of the most significant changes to its search engine in decades. At the latest I/O conference, the company detailed how advanced AI agents will live directly inside Search, alongside a complete rethink of that familiar search box, the first in over 25 years. Here is what is changing, according to Google's official blog.
Gemini 3.5 Flash, Google’s latest Flash model, now powers AI Mode for all users globally. The company states this brings sustained frontier performance to agentic tasks and coding queries within Search. According to Google, AI Mode has surpassed one billion monthly users, with query volumes more than doubling each quarter since launch, and total search queries reached an all-time high last quarter.
The traditional search bar is being replaced by an input field that expands to accommodate longer, more complex questions. It accepts text, images, files, videos, and open Chrome tabs as inputs, and offers AI-generated suggestions. The redesigned box is rolling out immediately in all countries and languages where AI Mode is available.
Search results pages are also becoming conversational. Users can ask follow-up questions directly from an AI Overview and move into a continuous dialogue with AI Mode, with context retained between turns. Google says supporting links become more relevant as the conversation deepens. This flow is live worldwide on desktop and mobile.
Google is introducing 'information agents' that operate continuously, monitoring the web for changes relevant to a user’s query. A user can specify detailed criteria, such as flat-hunting requirements, and receive a synthesised notification when a matching listing appears. Agents can also track announcements, for example, alerting a user when an athlete launches a trainer collaboration. The feature will launch first for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers this summer.
Search can now handle booking tasks that require multi-factor reasoning. A query like finding a private karaoke room for six on a Friday night with late food service will return pricing, availability, and direct booking links. For categories including home repair, beauty, and pet care, Google can place calls to businesses on the user’s behalf. These booking capabilities will be available to all users in the United States this summer.
Using the Antigravity platform and Gemini 3.5 Flash, Search can generate custom visual responses on the fly, such as interactive simulations, graphs, and tables. These generative UI features will be free for all users this summer.
For recurring tasks, Search can also construct persistent dashboards or mini apps. A user planning a fitness routine could ask Search to build a personalised workout tracker that incorporates real-time data like reviews, maps, and local weather. This capability will roll out in the coming months, starting with AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US.
Personal Intelligence, which lets Search factor in information from a user’s own apps, is expanding to nearly 200 countries and territories across 98 languages. Users can connect Gmail and Google Photos, and soon Google Calendar, to allow Search to incorporate personal context. The feature remains opt-in, and a paid subscription is not required for access.
