As I type my search query in Google, I’ve noticed an interesting change. The usual AI Mode button is sometimes replaced by a striking blue ‘Send’ button right in the search box.
Google is currently testing this new feature. Traditionally, the AI Mode button appears on the right side of the search box, but it seems this might be changing. As soon as I start typing, the ‘Send’ button takes its place.
What it looks like. Recently, I came across a post by Shameem Adhikarath, who shared a video of this new feature on X.
From the video, it’s clear that when I start typing my query, the AI Mode, Lens, and Microphone buttons vanish, leaving behind this new blue ‘Send’ button.
Interestingly, the familiar plus sign remains unaffected, sticking around as always.
Why this matters. While this is currently just a test, it could have significant implications. If implemented, it might mean fewer users are directed to Google’s AI Mode, prompting more straightforward searches.
For those of us who rely on AI Mode, this change could make accessing it a bit more challenging, urging us to adjust how we initiate searches.
Inspired by this post on Search Engine Land.
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