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AI Mode Is Good

3 days ago
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Sep/7/ai-mode/
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  • #GPT-5
  • #Google
  • #AI search
  • Google's new 'AI mode' is surprisingly effective, similar to GPT-5 search but faster.
  • Initial experiments show Google is leveraging its search infrastructure for AI-assisted search.
  • Disappointment: 'AI mode' doesn't reveal the searches it runs, impacting trust and evaluation.
  • Author previously had low expectations due to generic naming and poor 'AI overviews' experience.
  • Google's AI mode is not available in the EU, as discovered while the author was in France.
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