Google Search has made another round of updates to AI Mode, its AI-powered search experience. Rolling out today, AI Mode is now expanding to over 180 countries and territories with new features that do more for users than just source answers.
With an expanded wave of agentic capabilities, Google Search supports users in new ways by helping with real-world tasks, including making dinner reservations and soon expanding to event tickets and local appointments. Imagine no longer waiting online to score a pair of concert tickets. Or, go about your day while Google Search makes your next hair appointment.
Here’s everything you need to know about what AI Mode can do, how it works, and who can access it.
AI Mode can now take action
The latest upgrades have evolved Search from passive answers to agentic AI, meaning, less interruption to your workflow and increased productivity throughout your day.
If you're a Google AI Ultra subscriber in the U.S. and opted into the “Agentic capabilities in AI Mode” experiment in Search Labs, you can now ask the AI to find and book dinner reservations based on your exact preferences.
For example: ask for a spot with outdoor seating, vegetarian options, and a 7:30 p.m. slot, and AI Mode will generate a curated list of restaurants that match, complete with real-time availability and direct links to booking pages. The AI does the legwork, so all you have to do is finalize the reservation.
Google is powering this functionality through integrations with major platforms like OpenTable, Resy, Tock, Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, Booksy and more. Support for local service appointments and event ticket bookings is coming soon.
Personalized results that remember your preferences
Users who have opted into AI Mode will now see smarter, more personalized answers, starting with dining-related topics. The AI considers your past conversations, as well as places you’ve searched or tapped on in Search and Google Maps, to deliver results that better match your interests.
For you, that means less scrolling and more relevant options. From dinner spots to weekend plans, getting what you want, where and when you want it, just got easier.
AI Mode goes global
Previously limited to the U.S., U.K., and India, AI Mode is now rolling out in English across 180+ countries and territories. While language support is still limited to English, this marks a massive expansion of Google’s most advanced search experience.
According to Google, the expansion comes after “incredibly positive feedback” from early testers and signals its commitment to scaling a more intelligent and helpful search for users worldwide.
Google is also introducing a new link-sharing feature for AI Mode. If you find something interesting or useful such as a vacation planning ideas or a shortlist of restaurants you're considering for dinner, you can now share your AI-generated session with friends or family.
Anyone with the link can jump in right where you left off, ask follow-up questions, and continue exploring. You also have full control to manage or delete shared links at any time, helping keep your search experience private.
What this means for you
- Smarter search, real-world results: AI Mode is starting to act more like an assistant, handling tasks like booking your dinner.
- Hyper-personalized results: Based on your preferences and past activity, Search now surfaces better recommendations with less effort.
- Global rollout: AI Mode is now widely available, but still only in English for now.
- New ways to share: You can now send your AI searches to others, complete with interactive follow-ups.
Bottom line
Google Search is officially stepping into assistant territory. With AI Mode’s ability to act on your behalf, deliver tailored results and support global access, this could be a glimpse of what the company has planned for the future of AI.
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