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Google Search AI Mode launched in India: Does it really make your search smarter?
Google Search just got a whole lot smarter! The all-new AI Mode is officially rolling out in India via Google Labs. First announced at Google I/O 2024, this feature brings AI-powered, conversational search right inside your Google app. In this video, we show how AI Mode works, what it can do, and how it's different from Google's Gemini chatbot.
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