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Your Chrome searches could soon bypass Google Search entirely

Google is testing a new feature in Chrome Canary that redirects address bar search queries directly to AI Mode instead of the traditional Google Search results page.

Key Points

  • The experimental feature is controlled by a flag titled "Fulfill Searchbox Queries in AI Mode" within Chrome Canary.
  • Testing is currently available for desktop platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and ChromeOS, but excludes mobile applications.
  • Users can enable the feature by navigating to chrome://flags and restarting the browser after toggling the specific searchbox setting.
  • Google stated in a code commit that the implementation is currently for exploration only, with no confirmed plans for a public release.

Why it Matters

This potential shift represents a significant change in how users interact with the world's most popular web browser by prioritizing generative AI over traditional search results. If implemented, this update could fundamentally alter user search habits and increase the integration of AI-driven responses into daily browsing workflows.
Android Police Published by Karandeep Singh Oberoi
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