Google has launched "AI Mode in Search" for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, transforming the search experience with intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful responses powered by a custom version of Gemini 2.5 model.

• A key feature is advanced reasoning, breaking down complex queries into subtopics for a deeper dive and uncovering hyper-relevant content.
• Alex Okosi, Managing Director, Google Africa, stated the new mode will empower users to explore a wider range of content.
• "AI Mode" will roll out starting Thursday, appearing as a tab on the search results page and within the Google app for Android and iOS.