The idea is that sometimes the user is satisfied with a quick overview as an answer to a query, but sometimes it brings up more questions and requires a little more digging.
Therefore, the AI Overview now sometimes comes with an input field for AI Mode at the bottom of the screen, which will be able to give more comprehensive answers – rather than sending you to a website.
— It’s one seamless experience: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it, says Vice President of Product for Google Search, Robby Stein, on x.com:
(1/2) Today we’re starting to test a new way to seamlessly go deeper in AI Mode directly from the Search results page on mobile, globally.
This brings us closer to our vision for Search: just ask whatever’s on your mind – no matter how long or complex – and find exactly what you… pic.twitter.com/mcCS7oT2FI
— Robby Stein (@rmstein) December 1, 2025
This will lead to even fewer clicks from Google’s results to publishers and websites, notes Search Engine Land.
Read more: 9to5Google, Search Engine Land, TechCrunch.