Robby Stein, the VP of Product at Google Search, shared that the new face of Google AI on mobile connects Overviews with AI Mode. It means that when a user asks a question, he gets an instant answer from AI Overviews. But the AI mode will take control and provide a deeper solution.
The combination of AI Overviews and AI mode in smartphones is under the testing phase. Google is running this test globally, and users get the solution without shifting manually between both Google Search AI versions.
Here is everything about why Google connects AI overviews and AI mode on smartphones.
AI overviews with AI mode:
Before Robby Staien’s announcement, AI Overviews and AI mode were working separately.
AI overviews provide instant answers to most of the user queries without even asking for the AI response.
While in AI mode, the section is the one that the user had to choose manually to get deeper information and relevant solutions.
Why Does Google Connect AI Overviews with AI Mode?
It is a common practice that most users do not even try to check the AI mode response.
Once the AI overviews give a solution, the user either thinks it is the best solution or else checks deeper links or changes the query to search again. Most users do not even touch AI mode.
To make AI mode more relevant for users, Google has decided to connect AI Mode automatically with the AI Overviews.
Benefits of connecting AI Overviews with AI Mode in Phone:
Users:
The major benefit for the user is that he need not choose the AI feature manually.
Based on the complexity of the question, Google itself
makes the selection, and AI will provide the answer.
SEOs:
SEO experts need not work differently to target AI Overviews and AI Mode users.
With one content page, SEO professionals can rank on both
queries, provided that the content answers the user’s intent.
Content Marketers:
Content marketers should focus on AI mode, as users will ask more questions to get detailed answers.
The skills of a content writer and marketer will help the content rank in AI search.
How to Access AI Mode with AI Overviews in Mobile?
There is no need to manually shift between AI Overviews and AI Mode. AI Overviews still work as the standard and default AI solution.
When you ask deeper questions, the AI search results shift to AI mode. It provides deeper answers with detailed solutions.
For example, if you search for “Flights coming up for holidays with two kids below 10 years of age. What should I prioritize packing to make travel less stressful?” AI Overviews will display the result.
Now click on “Show More.” Ask, “What are the ways to keep kids entertained during the longer flights?” Once you click the enter icon, AI Mode will take control and deliver the methods and activities.
This way you do not need to shift between AI Overviews and AI mode manually. On your smartphone, Google itself lets AI Overviews or AI mode answer your questions.
Conclusion:
Google’s test to connect AI Overviews with AI Mode is available on smartphones only. The company also has not declared if this feature will be available on desktop and laptop browsers.
Google is testing its AI search features to match the user expectations. There is no surprise if Google decides to merge AI Overviews with AI mode.
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