… Video: Google's new search box Liz Reid, Google’s vice president of Search, said during a briefing that the company wanted to eliminate the “friction” between AI Overviews and AI Mode. “We really work to make that much more seamless and simplified, so that for most users, they don’t have to think a… …
Google updated its spam policy to mark attempts to “manipulate” its AI model in search results as spam, including results in AI Overview or AI Mode in Search, as Search Engine Land reports: “In the context of Google Search, spam refers to techniques used to deceive users or manipulate our Search sy… …
… New Search Console insights are also rolling out for website owners that contain metrics and information about which webpages are appearing in AI responses and which countries they’re appearing in. “The legally enforceable Conduct Requirements for Google Search published today are a significant ste…
… Image: Another update will surface sources for related topics alongside AI Search results, which aim to get users exploring subjects in greater detail. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Further-exploration.png?quality=90&strip=all “For example, if you’re researching h… …
Google’s AI-powered Search era apparently also extends to its ads. Now, when you look for a product in Search, Google’s Gemini AI model will surface relevant items and generate a “custom explainer” about why you should purchase a specific one. …
Google’s AI Overviews are running into an interesting problem right now. Earlier on Friday, if you searched for the term “disregard,” the AI Overview section would include a response like what you’d see from a more traditional AI chatbot instead of the typical AI summary, as spotted on X. …
Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing “a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation,” with results pulling in things like longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about what you’re searching for. …
… To do this, select the “plus” button in AI Mode or in Google’s search box, and you’ll see a list of your recent tabs that you can select. AI Mode will then answer your question based on your tabs. Google says you can also add images or files to these searches as well. …
Google Search queries hit an “all time high” in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday. “Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” Pichai says. “Search had a stron… …
… Or how about what Google actually shows in search results? From AI Overviews you can keep asking questions in AI Mode, which generates a custom page with an AI-generated summary of what you’re searching about instead of showing you a traditional list of links. …