Google Search begins testing its new AI feature [Photos Included]

Google is starting to share its latest experiment, called AI Mode, with some users. This comes right after their big reveal yesterday. For now, people with a Google One AI Premium plan are the first to try it out.

How to Get It

Anyone can sign up for the Search Labs waitlist, but paid members get priority. If you’re one of them, keep an eye out for an email letting you know it’s ready.

What’s AI Mode Like?

When you search for something, you’ll spot a new “AI Mode” button on the left side of the filter options. Tap it to switch from normal results to this fresh setup. On your computer, you can jump straight to it by visiting google.com/aimode. This opens a chat-like screen with a box that says “Ask AI Mode.” A fun detail? The blinking cursor changes between Google’s four colors—blue, red, yellow, and green. You’ll see this on phones, too!

For mobile users, there’s a new button under the search bar on the Home tab, sitting next to Google Lens and Sound Search shortcuts. (It’s not showing up on Android yet, though.) Up in the corner, there’s an “AI Mode history” option that lets you revisit your past searches.

How It Looks and Works

The experience is full of lively animations in Google’s signature colors, especially when you use voice search and wait for answers. Your question pops up at the top, but there’s no search bar above it, which feels odd after years of regular Google. On phones, you’ll see a scrollable list of sources at the top and bottom. Online, it’s a sidebar on the right. Most answers also come with a little link icon.

You can type or talk to AI Mode on your phone, but it only gives text replies for now. The camera input isn’t ready yet. Google says they’re working on cool updates like pictures, videos, and better layouts soon.

Early Days

The design feels basic—like version 1.0—and Google admits it’s a work in progress. They’re eager to tweak it based on what users say during this testing round.