Google CEO Sundar Pichai Confirms AI Mode Will Gradually Replace Classic Search
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Roger Montti
Summary
Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed in a recent interview that AI Mode will gradually replace classic search, with sources and links remaining part of AI answers. He expressed confidence that Google will adapt through a blend of subscription and advertising revenue models, citing internal metrics showing user satisfaction with the transition. The shift raises concerns for publishers who rely on traditional search traffic.
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bskyGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai Confirms AI Mode Will Gradually Replace Classic Searchsearchenginejournal.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledGoogle's CEO acknowledged that people still want to connect with what's on the web.
Google is creating a seamless transition from classic search to AI Mode.
According to their internal metrics, people are satisfied with it.
Google will survive on a blend of subscriptions and advertising.
Sources and links will always be a part of the AI answers.
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