Google has upgraded AI Mode to help users complete tasks faster with enhanced automation tools and results tailored to individual preferences. Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google Search, confirmed that these updates are now available to more users worldwide.
Automated Task Support
AI Mode can now manage restaurant reservations, with plans to expand to local service bookings and ticketed events. Users can specify party size, date, time, location, and preferred cuisine, and AI Mode searches multiple platforms to find available options. It then presents a curated list and provides direct links to finalize bookings.
By leveraging Project Mariner for live browsing, Search partner connections, and insights from Google Maps and the Knowledge Graph, AI Mode delivers results. Current partners include OpenTable, Resy, Tock, Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, Booksy, among others.
Personalized Suggestions
U.S. users in the AI Mode Labs experiment now receive recommendations based on prior activity and interests, starting with dining-related queries.
For example, a search like “I only have an hour, need a quick lunch spot, any suggestions?” generates results aligned with past preferences, including cuisine type, dietary choices, or seating preferences.
Users remain in control of what information they share and can adjust personalization settings in their Google Account at any time.
Collaborative Features
AI Mode supports link-sharing, allowing friends or family to continue exploring responses, ask follow-up questions, or contribute independently. This feature is particularly useful for coordinating trips, events, or group planning. Shared links can be deleted by the sender at any time.
Global Expansion
Google is expanding AI Mode to more than 180 countries and territories in English, in addition to availability in the U.S., India, and the U.K. This allows more users to ask complex questions, explore solutions, and complete tasks efficiently. Support for additional languages and regions will follow.
Availability
U.S. Google AI Ultra subscribers can experience the new AI Mode with personalized and automated features through the Labs experiment called “Agentic capabilities in AI Mode.”