Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps
Google has updated its AI Mode to allow users to link and interact with third-party applications like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube directly within the search interface. This move aims to transition the AI from a simple question-answering tool into a task-oriented assistant to better compete with rivals like ChatGPT.
Why it matters
Integrating third-party apps into AI search experiences represents a significant shift in how users interact with the web, moving toward a more centralized, agentic AI ecosystem.
Google announced on Thursday that it now allows users to link and interact with some of their go-to apps right in AI Mode, the tech giant’s conversational search experience. At launch, supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube.
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