Search Engine Journal contributor Winston Burton has published an article answering the question, ‘Is Google About To Go Full AI Mode?’.He says, “AI search is rapidly changing the way people discover content and engage with brands. Logan Kilpatrick, Google’s lead product manager for AI products, suggested in an X (formerly Twitter) post that “AI Mode” will become the default for Google Search “soon” and then reclarified his statements, but if that happens, what could potentially happen to the SEO industry, especially with over 100 million monthly active users searching... [...]

Semrush contributors Cecilia Meis and Connor Lahey have published an article explaining Google AI Mode and how to optimize for it in 2025.They say, “AI Mode and AI Overviews both use generative AI, but they appear in different places and serve different purposes in Google Search.AI Overviews appear in standard search results when Google determines they’re helpful. AI Mode is a separate, opt-in experience available in its own tab or at google.com/aimode.How Is Google AI Mode Different from Other AI Tools?Google AI Mode is built to work within Google’s ranking ecosystem. That makes... [...]

Google AI Mode enhances search and productivity by leveraging generative AI to provide smarter, more contextual responses across Google products. It transforms how users interact with Search, Docs, Gmail, and more by offering real-time suggestions, summaries, and task automation.MOZ has published the latest episode of the Whiteboard Friday video ‘What Is Google AI Mode?’ featuring Tom Capper.The MOZ team says, “In this week’s episode of Whiteboard Friday, Tom introduces us to Google’s AI Mode, a new tab in Search that offers a conversational, ChatGPT-like experience... [...]