Google Unveils Next-Gen AI Innovations: Veo 3, Gemini 2.5, and AI Mode

 At its annual I/O developer conference, Google announced a suite of advanced AI tools and models, signaling a major leap in artificial intelligence capabilities. Key highlights include the introduction of Veo 3, an AI-powered video generator; Gemini 2.5, featuring enhanced reasoning abilities; and the expansion of AI Mode in Search to all U.S. users. 

Veo 3: Advanced AI Video Generation

Developed by Google DeepMind, Veo 3 is the latest iteration of Google's AI video generation model. It enables users to create high-quality videos from text or image prompts, incorporating realistic motion, lip-syncing, ambient sounds, and dialogue. Veo 3 is accessible through the Gemini app for subscribers of the $249.99/month AI Ultra plan and is integrated with Google's Vortex AI platform for enterprise users. 

Gemini 2.5: Enhanced Reasoning with Deep Think

The Gemini 2.5 model introduces "Deep Think," an advanced reasoning mode that allows the AI to consider multiple possibilities simultaneously, enhancing its performance on complex tasks. This capability has led to impressive scores on benchmarks like USAMO 2025 and LiveCodeBench. Deep Think is initially available in the Pro version of Gemini 2.5, with broader availability planned. 

AI Mode in Search: Personalized and Agentic Features

Google's AI Mode in Search has been rolled out to all U.S. users, offering a more advanced search experience with features like Deep Search for comprehensive research reports, Live capabilities for real-time visual assistance, and personalization options that incorporate data from users' Google accounts. These enhancements aim to deliver more relevant and context-aware search results.

Google’s AI Mode Gets Major Upgrade With New Features and Broader Availability

 Google is taking a big step forward with AI Mode, its experimental feature designed to answer complex, multi-part queries and support deep, follow-up-driven search conversations—directly inside Google Search.

Initially launched in March as a response to tools like Perplexity AI and ChatGPT Search, AI Mode is now available to all U.S. users over 18 who are enrolled in Google Labs. Even bigger: Google is removing the waitlist and beginning to test a dedicated AI Mode tab within Search, visible to a small group of U.S. users.

What’s New in AI Mode?

Along with expanded access, Google is rolling out several powerful new features designed to make AI Mode more practical for everyday searches:

🔍 Visual Place & Product Cards

You can now see tappable cards with key info when searching for restaurants, salons, or stores—like ratings, reviews, hours, and even how busy a place is in real time.

🛍️ Smarter Shopping

Product searches now include real-time pricing, promotions, images, shipping details, and local inventory. For example, if you ask for a “foldable camping chair under $100 that fits in a backpack,” you’ll get a tailored product list with links to buy.

🔁 Search Continuity

Users can pick up where they left off in ongoing searches. On desktop, a new left-side panel shows previous AI Mode interactions, letting you revisit answers and ask follow-ups—ideal for planning trips or managing research-heavy tasks.

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Why It Matters

With these updates, Google is clearly positioning AI Mode as a serious contender in the AI-powered search space. From hyper-personalized recommendations to deep dive follow-ups, it’s bridging the gap between traditional search and AI assistants—right in the tool billions already use.