Google redesigns Search around Gemini, turning the search box into an AI chat and task assistant
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Google is overhauling its iconic search box to make Gemini a more central part of Search, shifting more queries toward AI-generated answers and conversational follow-ups. Reports say the change reflects Google’s effort to keep Search relevant as users increasingly turn to AI chatbots for information and task completion.
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The move marks a deeper transition from keyword search and lists of links toward an answer engine model. That could reshape web traffic, advertising, and publisher economics while intensifying competition with AI-native search rivals.
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