Google has taken another big step in its mission to make search smarter and more personal. The company has expanded its AI Mode in Google Search to more than 200 countries and territories, adding support for 35 new languages and 40 new regions.
This means millions of people around the world can now use Google Search in a more natural and interactive way, powered by Gemini, Google’s advanced AI model.
What Is AI Mode in Google Search
AI Mode is Google’s new way of letting users find information more easily using artificial intelligence. Instead of only typing short keywords and scrolling through web links, users can now ask questions in full sentences and get direct answers in a natural, conversational tone.
You can type, speak, or even upload a photo to search for something. For example, you can ask, “When is daylight savings?” or “What was the Great Depression?” and get quick, clear explanations. You can also upload a photo and ask, “Where was this taken?” or say, “Show me pictures of the most beautiful places in Seattle,” and the AI will provide matching images.
Google has also made AI Mode useful for shopping. You can ask things like “Where can I buy comfy winter sweaters?” and get a list of shops and links without needing to type long search phrases.
The Power Behind It, Gemini AI
This new experience is powered by Gemini, Google’s family of advanced AI models. Gemini helps AI Mode understand natural language, pictures, and even voice inputs all at once. It is designed to give answers that are relevant, accurate, and easy to understand.
According to Hema Budaraju, Google’s Vice President of Search Product Management, Gemini’s multimodal abilities mean it can understand the subtle differences in local languages. This makes the search results feel more natural, whether someone is speaking Arabic, Hindi, French, Chinese, or any of the new 35 supported languages.
Google says this update shows how powerful Gemini has become. It can now handle complex questions that mix ideas or need deeper reasoning. People using AI Mode are already asking questions that are nearly three times longer than before, which shows that users are becoming more confident in letting the AI think for them.
Where AI Mode Is Now Available
Google’s AI Mode is now available in over 200 countries and territories. The latest rollout added more than 40 new countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Germany, France, and many others across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The list of new languages includes Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Persian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
This is one of Google’s biggest language and region updates ever. It shows the company’s focus on making AI search more inclusive and helpful for users around the world.
How to Access AI Mode
Using AI Mode is very simple. When you go to Google Search on your browser or app, you will see an AI button near the search bar. Clicking this opens AI Mode, where you can type, speak, or upload photos to search. You can also go directly to the AI Mode link from Google’s homepage.
Once you start using it, the experience feels like chatting with a smart assistant instead of typing into a search box. It combines the power of normal Google Search with the intelligence of Gemini AI.
Why This Expansion Matters
This global rollout is not just about technology, it is about access. For years, most AI features were only available in English or in selected regions. Now, millions of people in Africa, Asia, and Europe can use AI Mode in their native languages. This brings equality to how people use the internet and removes language barriers that have limited access to digital knowledge.
It also shows how much Google is investing in making its search tools more natural and personal. With AI Mode, Google is not just showing links, it is understanding questions and providing real answers that save time.
However, this new feature also brings new challenges. Some publishers worry that people might stop visiting websites since they get answers directly from AI Mode. This means less traffic for online businesses and content creators. Google says it is aware of this and is working on ways to make AI Mode helpful for both users and web publishers.
The Future of Search with Gemini
Google’s long-term plan is to make AI Mode a core part of Search. The company has already said that many features of AI Mode will be added to AI Overviews in the main search results. This means the way people search on Google is changing forever.
With the help of Gemini’s advanced reasoning and understanding, Google Search is becoming more like a smart guide that can talk, see, and understand context. You no longer have to search like a machine. You can just talk to it like you would talk to a friend.
The Bottom Line
The expansion of AI Mode to over 200 countries and 35 new languages marks a major milestone for Google and for the future of online search. It brings AI-powered search to everyone, no matter where they live or what language they speak.
By combining Gemini’s intelligence with Google’s huge search system, the company is making search faster, smarter, and more human. Whether you are in Nigeria, Japan, or Brazil, you can now ask Google anything in your own words and get answers that truly make sense.
Search has finally gone global with AI, and this is only the beginning.
