Google reimagines search with AI agents and generative interfaces

Google LLC unveiled AI-powered enhancements to its search engine during the Google I/O developer conference, aiming to transform the search experience into an interactive AI workspace. The search box will now expand dynamically as users type longer queries, accommodating text, images, videos, and Chrome tabs. Alongside traditional AI summaries and result lists, users will see a follow-up box enabling conversational interactions within AI Mode, eliminating the need for manual triggers. The company introduced Search Agents, AI-driven tools that operate continuously to collect and report information based on user preferences. For example, users searching for apartments can input their requirements, and agents will monitor listings, alerting them to new matches. Agents will also generate custom interfaces, such as interactive visualizations or tables, using Google’s Antigravity tool and the Gemini 3.5 Flash model. These "generative UI" features could create simulations like a solar system model or interactive health trackers. Google highlighted the shift toward an 'agentic era,' where users expect AI to autonomously gather and process data. The updates extend beyond passive searches, enabling users to build personalized apps for recurring needs, like fitness or diet tracking, integrated with real-time data like weather or maps. These features will initially be available this summer for Pro and Ultra subscribers, marking a significant evolution in how users interact with search technology. The changes reflect Google’s broader push to integrate AI into everyday tasks, blending generative interfaces with practical functionality. By combining agentic capabilities with customizable tools, the company seeks to redefine search as a proactive, adaptive experience rather than a static results page.