Google adds multimodal search to AI mode, rolls out image-based search

Posted under: Web technologies
Date: 2025-04-08
AI Mode, Google Enhances Multimodal Search for Labs|Justo Global

Google is expanding access to its AI Mode feature to US Labs users, introducing multimodal search capabilities powered by Google Lens and a custom version of Gemini. The feature allows users to take or upload images, ask questions, and receive detailed, context-rich answers. It analyzes object relationships, textures, colors, shapes, and layout, providing more nuanced responses than traditional search.