Google puts Gemini AI at core of Search (opens in new tab)

Google used its I/O 2026 announcements in Mountain View, California, to frame Search as an AI-centered product. CNET described the change as a shift from blue links toward a conversational AI agent. La Provence reported that Google called it Search’s “biggest update” in 25 years and said the AI integration would roll out first in the United States before expanding to other countries this summer. Google’s developer blog said the company announced the Gemini 3.5 model series and expanded Antigr...