- Google could introduce an “AI Mode” for search, showing AI-generated results as a separate option.
- The AI Mode will feature a chat window with links to sources and a search box for follow-up questions.
- It is unclear at the moment whether this will replace AI overviews or not.
Google search has evolved quite a lot over the years, and expanding AI overviews over the past couple of years. But it seems that won’t be the case going forward as the company is breaking apart its search and AI functionalities by introducing a new “AI Mode” for Google Search.
According to The Information , the search giant may start showing an AI option separately. This can be spotted at the top of the results page, which you can click upon to get AI-based results. The page will appear similar to the chat window that shows up in Gemini.
The page will also contain links to the sources that Gemini is using to bring up the results. There will be a search box below the AI-generated results. This is where you’ll be able to type a follow-up question related to the searched topic. But it is unclear at the moment whether this change will replace AI overviews from Google’s search results.
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This could also be a response from Google to go toe to toe against their biggest competition in the AI industry right now, which is Open AI. They recently rolled out SearchGPT for public use, so Google could be trying to catch up with the same with this AI-only mode in Google search.
Honestly, this seems quite similar to what Bing did with its Copilot AI. It lets you switch to the AI view from the search results page, with your query already typed in. Honestly, I would hope Google moves the AI overview to this page and leaves the results page as it used to be.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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