Google Chrome tests AI-first search results in address bar, moving beyond traditional links
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Summary
Google Chrome is testing a significant change in its Canary build that puts AI-generated answers front and center in the address bar search results, rather than displaying traditional links. This test shifts Google Search from a list of relevant web links to an AI-first experience, potentially transforming how users interact with the browser's search functionality. The test is currently limited to Chrome Canary and may or may not roll out to the stable version.
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· 3 pulledGoogle runs many tests for its apps. Some make it to live servers while others never do, but this one for Chrome is drawing attention as it makes another major change to Search.
WindowsReport spotted a test that's gotten underway for Google Chrome that puts its AI front and center when users search via the address bar.
Chrome Canary is the company's test environment for the browser. The publication states that it's kick-started a test that turns the main engine into a side character.
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