SMRTR AIJul 16, 2025Engadget

Google expands AI Mode with extra features for search

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Google is enhancing its AI Mode search chatbot with Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search capabilities for premium subscribers. The company is also introducing a limited version of Project Astra, allowing AI to make phone calls to local businesses for pricing and availability inquiries. These updates signify Google's push towards AI-driven search interactions and expand on features announced at their recent I/O conference.

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