Google tests new follow-up queries at the bottom of AI Mode answers
Google AI Mode is testing a bold follow-up query with an arrow at the bottom of answers that turns into a new AI Mode query when clicked, another sign Google wants users to stay in AI Mode.
Google is testing a new follow-up query at the bottom of AI Mode answers. The query appears in bold with an arrow mark. When a user clicks it, it turns into a new query within AI Mode.
Here is a screenshot of how it looks.
Here is a screenshot of what appears after I click it, where it turns into a new query.
To me, a change like this is a clear sign that Google wants users to stay in AI Mode. We also recently covered a test where Google removed the other tabs from the AI Mode header, leaving only a single tab. Together, these changes point the same way, though Google hasn’t said that is the goal.
Google is testing a “Where to learn more” heading above the citation cards at the bottom of AI Mode answers. The new label may help draw users' attention to the sources and encourage more clicks.
Google's Gary Illyes says the company has nothing to announce yet about adding clicks and queries data for AI Mode and AI Overviews to Search Console. He confirmed the team is interested in providing more useful data but offered no timeline.
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