Google formally released Search AI Mode in India, offering users a more thoughtful, conversational experience powered by what is essentially an optimized version of Gemini 2.5 (their latest AI news and summarization model).
The following is a detailed guide on how Indian users can enable and enjoy their newest AI-powered feature.
What is Google Search AI Mode?
AI Mode is an experimental Google Search feature for Indian users to use to get more straightforward, multi-faceted answers to queries, which would typically take multiple separate searches to get.
It incorporates AI-generated summaries, follow-up questions, and web links to relevant websites, making results more intuitive and actionable.
The feature supports text, voice, and image-based queries, leveraging Google Lens for visual searches.
Enabling Google Search AI Mode in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Confirm Language and Device Compatibility
The AI Mode feature is only available in English at this time. Select the latest version of the Google app, available on Android and iOS. You can also access the feature on desktop browsers.
2. Sign up for Google Search Labs
AI Mode is part of Google Search Labs, which is an experiment. In order to use AI Mode, you need to opt in to the experiment via Search Labs.
How to opt in:
Mobile: Open the Google app, click on the Labs icon (the beaker symbol) located on the top left or right of the screen, and find the “AI Mode” experiment.
Desktop: Go to labs.google.com/search and sign in using your Google account. Click on “Try AI Mode” to opt in.
3. Begin Using AI Mode
After you’ve signed up for AI Mode, it will be available to you as a separate tab or option in the Google Search tab. Just enter your query as normal. For best results, use longer, more complicated questions or tasks, for example:
“Plan a 5-Day trip to Kerala with family, budget hotels, must-see, etc.”
“Compare latest smartphones under 30,000 INR, details on camera and battery.”
You can also:
- Use the microphone icon to ask your question.
- Upload an image (e.g., plant or product) and ask your question.
4. Refine and Explore
AI Mode allows for follow-up questions. After an answer, you can ask for more details or to clarify your request again, instead of starting a new search.
The tool takes complex questions and breaks them down into subtopics with related suggestions and interesting links.
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Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Language | English (other languages not yet supported) |
| Input Methods | Text, Voice, Image (Google Lens integration) |
| Access | Opt-in via Search Labs (Google app or labs.google.com/search) |
| Query Complexity | Handles multi-part, exploratory, and follow-up queries |
| Powered By | Custom version of Gemini 2.5 |
| Availability | Android, iOS, Desktop |
What Makes AI Mode Different?
- Works on complex, multi-layered queries that would typically take multiple searches.
- Interactive Q&A style: Ask follow-up questions and adjust your search on the fly.
- Multimodal input: Search in text, voice, and images.
- Dynamic results: AI-generated summaries, actionable steps, and links to relevant content on the web.
Final Thoughts
AI Mode is exploratory and may adapt based on user response.
As of now, it is limited to English, and there is no confirmed timeline for Indian languages.
As of June 24, 2025, the feature is available to all users in India, and we hope that it adds tremendous value to the search experience as a helpful assistant on complex and exploratory searches.
