Google is testing a new version of its well-known Search homepage, replacing the familiar ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ button with a new feature called ‘AI Mode.’ This update is part of a limited trial that started earlier in May through Google’s experimental Labs platform. While the company has not confirmed if this feature will become permanent, the test signals Google’s growing interest in reshaping how people interact with its search engine using artificial intelligence.
The timing of the experiment is significant, coming just ahead of Google I/O, the company’s annual developer event where several AI-related announcements are expected. The change marks a rare redesign of Google’s homepage, which has remained largely unchanged for decades. By testing this new AI feature, Google appears to be preparing for a future where AI plays a much larger role in how users search for information.
A spokesperson from Google confirmed that the test is limited and experimental, meaning it may never roll out broadly. However, its presence highlights how seriously Google is taking the rise of AI-powered tools, especially as new platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT continue to gain popularity and influence how users seek information online.
