Google’s AI Mode image search is getting more conversational
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Google's AI can now understand when you're searching for "barrel jeans that aren't too baggy" — no more wrestling with size filters or scrolling through countless irrelevant results.
The tech giant's latest AI Mode update transforms online shopping into something more like chatting with a well-informed friend. Users can describe products conversationally, then refine their searches naturally by asking for "more ankle length" or "show me acid-washed denim."
The system goes beyond text. Shoppers can upload reference photos or snap pictures to find visually similar items, mixing images with descriptions to zero in on exactly what they want. AI Mode promises to deliver what Google calls "shoppable options" that connect directly to retailers.
The technology isn't limited to fashion. Users can hunt for interior design inspiration or explore visual ideas using the same conversational approach.
Rolling out to English-speaking users in the US this week, the update builds on Google's existing visual search tools and harnesses the advanced capabilities of Gemini 2.5. The AI can now recognize subtle details and secondary objects in images, understanding visual context in ways that could make the endless scroll through search results a thing of the past.
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