Google expands AI Mode in Search globally to help with tasks

Google announced a global expansion of AI Mode in its Search product, moving beyond simple answers to include agentic capabilities that can actively help users complete real-world tasks. The feature is now available in English across more than 180 countries and territories, with plans to add additional languages and regions in the coming months. The rollout also introduces collaborative sharing and smoothed personalization, signaling a broader push to position Search as a more proactive digital assistant.

At the core of the update, AI Mode can search for and surface restaurant reservations based on specific criteria such as party size, date, time, location, and cuisine. The AI agent pulls live availability from major reservation platforms and returns a curated list of options with direct links to booking pages. Google plans to extend this workflow to other tasks, including event tickets and local service appointments, with the same emphasis on real-time results and convenience. The feature is currently accessible to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States under an experimental program in Search Labs, reflecting a cautious, iterative approach to expanding capabilities.