Google is highlighting its newest AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, through a special homepage Doodle.

Google is showing off its new AI-powered search tool, called AI Mode, with a special Doodle on its homepage.

Google has recently introduced exciting updates to its iconic Doodle"(not doddle), transforming it from just a fun celebratory logo into a gateway for its new AI‑powered search experience called "AI Mode". Here's a detailed breakdown of the latest:

1. AI Mode Promotion on the Google Homepage

Animated Gradient “G” Doodle:

On July 1, 2025, Google replaced the static doodle with a bouncy animation featuring its new gradient‑color “G” logo (dots in red, yellow, green, and blue) on both desktop and mobile Chrome New Tab pages .

Clickable Activation:

 Clicking this doodle takes users directly into AI Mode,a chatbot‑like interface within Search that provides summarized answers, deeper reasoning, and a multimodal experience (text, voice, or image queries) .

2. What AI Mode Does

Powerful Summarisation:

It uses Gemini 2.5 to condense complex queries into helpful, AI-generated responses that include follow-up links and explanations.

Multimodal Inputs:

You can ask questions with voice or images, making it easy to, say, show a pantry and ask for meal ideas or ask verbally while driving .

Advanced Reasoning (“Deep Search”):

Unlike basic AI Overviews, this mode supports nuanced, multi-step queries like “best tablet for kids” or diet comparisons providing intelligence, not just inform.

3. Availability & Rollout Plan

Current Launch Markets:

Initially launched in the U.S. in March, AI Mode was promoted via doodle on July 1.

Expanded to India:

India was the first international test market, available via Labs in English, with more rollout expected .

Google One AI Premium Early Access:

Advanced reasoning features are being made available as an opt‑in experiment for Google One AI Premium subscribers through Labs.

4. What’s Next?

Google plans to further enrich AI Mode with:

"Search Live”, an interactive real-time conversation tool

A camera-based query mode, letting you search what you see.

Bottom Line:

The Google Doodle now serves as a launcher for AI Mode, signaling a shift from cultural/artistic doodles to a product promotion tool.

AI Mode merges the best of AI and Search: deep reasoning, multimodal input, and concise, topic-driven answers.

Currently rolling out in the U.S. and India, with broader international availability in preparation.