I’m personally excited about the era of Search agents. You’ll be able to create, customize, and manage multiple AI agents for tasks, right in Search. Starting with information agents this summer, you can ask Search to keep you updated on topics you care about. Your agent will operate 24/7 to intelligently reason and research and send you a comprehensive update, with links to dive deeper – like if you want to know right when your favorite sneaker collab drops, or is available in a new colorway. #GoogleIO

I sat down with Robby Stein (@rmstein), Google’s VP of Product for Search, at @Google I/O. Robby is one of the most interesting product leaders in tech: he helped build Instagram Stories, Reels and Close Friends, and now leads core Google Search products including AI Overviews, AI Mode, Lens and ranking. We talked about one of the biggest shifts in the history of the web: Google Search becoming AI-native. Topics we covered: • AI Mode and whether it is an evolution of Search or a reinvention of it • how Google breaks complex questions into multiple searches behind the scenes • why AI search is much more expensive to run than traditional search • whether Google’s TPUs and infrastructure give it an advantage no one else can match • why Search volume is growing instead of being cannibalized by AI • the tension between great AI answers and traffic for publishers • how Google decides which sources and links to show • what a better internet could look like if AI Search works as intended The big question behind the whole conversation: If Google gives you the answer directly, what happens to the link-based web? A small caveat: sadly the microphones didnt work properly. Therefore the audio quality in this episode isn't perfect due to a recording issue - we appreciate your understanding.

Agentic coding is now built into Google search. Builds interactive experiences and apps for your query to help you learn anything better.

This is mind blowing actually. I’m not that easy to impress but this will change everything. This is the second time Google is changing how people search information and what they get as a result. To clarify: Google is integrating the agentic coding capabilities of Gemini 3.5 Flash and its "Anti-Gravity" developer framework directly into Search. This enables the engine to dynamically code and build ideal response formats - such as interactive widgets, specialized layouts, and custom visual components - on the fly for specific user queries. #google

Just sat down with @rmstein , Vice President of Product at @Google Search, to talk about AI Mode, the future of Search, and how generative AI is reshaping the way people discover information. Super insightful conversation. Video coming soon.

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Today, we’re opening up access to Personal Intelligence for AI Mode in Search in the U.S. 🚀 This feature has totally changed how I use AI in Search. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Opt in to connect apps like Gmail and Google Photos. Search connects your info to give you responses that uniquely match your specific context and interests. 2️⃣ Start asking for things like ideas and recommendations, where this is particularly helpful. For example: I wanted new podcast ideas and Personal Intelligence in AI Mode gave me spot-on recs for AI and product building shows that are similar to some of my favorites (hey @lennysan!). It even found some unexpected options around dad life working in tech. 🎧