Introduction to Google’s AI Mode
Google Search users have started to notice the platform’s AI Mode search engine chatbot in the wild. This new feature is being tested in different locations on the Google Search page. Some users have reported seeing the AI Mode tab in the search bar itself, while others have seen it replace the "I’m Feeling Lucky" button underneath the search bar.
How AI Mode is Being Tested
Google announced on May 1st that a small percentage of users in the US would soon see an AI Mode option in Google Search. The company is testing this feature with a limited number of users in its experimental Labs environment. According to Google spokesperson Ashley Thompson, "We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features. This is just one of many experiments." The screenshots of these tests give us an idea of where AI Mode may be placed when it rolls out to the wider public.
Potential Impact on Traditional Features
The fact that Google is considering replacing the "I’m Feeling Lucky" option with AI Mode may upset some users who rely on this niche feature. The "I’m Feeling Lucky" button has been a fixture of Google’s homepage since the search engine launched, taking users directly to the first webpage of any search results. By potentially replacing this feature with AI Mode, Google may be suggesting that its chatbot-like responses to search queries are more efficient than traditional search results.
What This Means for Users
For now, AI Mode in Search is limited to users of Google’s experimental Labs environment. However, as the company continues to test and refine this feature, we can expect to see it roll out to more users in the future. Whether or not AI Mode will officially replace the "I’m Feeling Lucky" option remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Google is exploring new ways to make search more efficient and user-friendly.
Conclusion
The introduction of AI Mode to Google Search has the potential to change the way we interact with the platform. As Google continues to test and refine this feature, we can expect to see new and innovative ways to access information. While some users may be upset by the potential replacement of traditional features like "I’m Feeling Lucky," others may find AI Mode to be a more efficient and helpful way to search the web. Only time will tell how AI Mode will be received by the wider public, but for now, it’s an exciting development in the world of search.
