Google is reporting a significant shift in how users interact with its Search platform, thanks to the power of its new AI Mode. Since launching in English and Hindi, the AI-powered feature has seen users asking questions nearly three times longer than traditional searches, diving into more complex and nuanced topics ranging from education and writing to product comparisons and travel planning.
Expanding AI Mode to 7 More Languages
In a major update, Google has announced the rollout of AI Mode in seven additional Indian languages: Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. This expansion is powered by Google’s custom Gemini AI model, designed to understand linguistic nuances and deliver accurate, helpful responses beyond simple translation.
The rollout is set to begin within the next week, enabling millions more Indians to interact with Google Search in their preferred language and explore topics with greater depth.
Introducing Search Live: A New Conversational Layer
Alongside the language expansion, Google is also launching Search Live — a new feature within AI Mode that allows users to ask questions using voice and camera. This conversational experience aims to make search even more intuitive and natural, especially for those who prefer speaking or visual inputs over typing.
India will be the first country outside the U.S. to receive this feature, available initially in English and Hindi.
These updates reflect Google’s ongoing focus on making technology accessible and locally relevant. With India’s linguistic diversity and increasing digital adoption, AI Mode and Search Live represent a significant leap in how users engage with search, whether it’s a student seeking homework help in Marathi or a shopper comparing products in Tamil.
Google says this expansion underscores its deep commitment to India, with AI-enhanced tools designed to empower people in their everyday searches, regardless of language or literacy level.
