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Google Chrome tests sending users straight to AI Mode instead of Search
Google is running internal tests for a Chrome feature that routes search traffic directly to an AI mode, though no public release is planned.
What: A code commit indicates that Google is experimenting with UI changes to prioritize generative AI responses over traditional search results in the browser.
Why it matters: Google is testing ways to shift user behavior toward generative AI to maintain relevance against competitors while managing search revenue.
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A commit from Google explicitly says that the company is currently just exploring the function and there are no current plans to push it live.
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