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Google testing AI Mode button directly in search results page

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Google is expanding where it displays its AI Mode button by adding it to the search bar on search results pages, not just the homepage.

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According to SERoundtable, Google is testing placement of its AI Mode button directly within the search bar on search results pages—a shift from its current positioning on the homepage and other locations. The button is being rolled out incrementally to let users switch to AI-powered search results without returning to the home page.

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