Google Search now delivers AI‑generated “AI Overviews” powered by the Gemini 3 model, offering concise summaries directly on the results page. Users can tap “Show more” to open an AI Mode chat, preserving context and allowing follow‑up questions without leaving the search interface. The upgrade aims to make information discovery faster and more conversational.
Gemini 3 Model Powers AI Overviews
Gemini 3 is the latest iteration of Google’s large‑language‑model family, designed to improve answer quality for complex queries. The model generates richer, more accurate summaries that handle longer, nuanced prompts, delivering a “best‑in‑class” response directly on the search results page.
Seamless Transition from Overview to Conversation
How AI Mode Works
When users tap the “Show more” link beneath an AI Overview, a chat interface opens. The conversation retains the original context, enabling follow‑up questions, clarifications, or deeper exploration without opening a separate window.
Enhanced User Controls
The AI Mode interface includes a model picker, allowing users to switch between the default Gemini 3 model and a “Thinking” mode directly from the Google app home screen, streamlining the interaction flow.
Benefits for Users and the Search Landscape
- Instant concise answers without leaving the search page.
- Context‑preserving chat that turns a static summary into a dynamic dialogue.
- Potential to replace separate AI chat apps for research, planning, and troubleshooting.
- Sets a new standard for integrating generative AI into traditional search.
Availability and Future Outlook
The Gemini 3‑powered AI Overviews and AI Mode chat are currently available on mobile devices worldwide. Google plans to expand the feature to desktop browsers in the coming weeks and will continue refining the model and user interface based on feedback.
