During its recent 2025 I/O Conference, Google dazzled the tech community with a series of **game-changing AI upgrades** spanning Search, Android, and Cloud services. At the heart of these advancements is the powerful Gemini 2.5 AI model, designed to deliver agentic, multimodal, personalized, and immersive experiences across its entire product ecosystem.
Amid critiques regarding its competitive edge against OpenAI’s ChatGPT, CEO Sundar Pichai shared remarkable adoption statistics:
- 480 trillion tokens processed monthly with AI Mode—marking a **50-fold increase** over last year.
- Developer engagement in Google Cloud’s Vertex AI has surged **over 40 times** year-over-year.
- The Gemini app now boasts **over 400 million monthly active users** a year after its launch.
- AI Overviews captivate **more than 1.5 billion users** every month.
“This means that **Google Search is delivering generative AI** to a broader audience than any other product in the world,” Pichai emphasized.
With its ambitious rollout of AI enhancements, Google is on track to **transform Search** into a unified, intelligent assistant that goes beyond mere information retrieval.
“This is the **future of Google Search**—it evolves from pure information into intelligent dialogue,” said Liz Reid, head of Search at Google. The rollout of **AI Mode** has begun in the U.S., promising to redefine user interactions.
Exciting News and Features Unveiled
Agentic Shopping and Virtual Try-Ons
Google’s AI Mode is set to revolutionize online shopping by enabling it to act on users’ behalf—**searching for products**, displaying vendor options, and even facilitating **virtual try-ons**. After shopping, users can choose to **autonomously check out** or review their purchases before finalizing the transaction.
Innovative Communication Tools
Anticipate enhanced engagement with **Google Beam**, which transforms ordinary 2D livestreams into realistic 3D interactions, creating the **illusion of shared space**. Additionally, live translation capabilities in Google Meet (initially in English and Spanish) will be extended to enterprise users later this year.
Gemini AI Models
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: Currently in preview with general release upcoming shortly.
- Gemini 2.5 Flash: A faster, more efficient model set for general availability in early June.
- Deep Think mode: A robust version designed for complex reasoning, currently in testing.
- Gemini SDK: Enhances compatibility with Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to utilize various tools.
Revamped Google Search Experience
The newly-enhanced AI Mode delivers a **reimagined search interface** with advanced reasoning capabilities, which users in the U.S. are starting to experience now. Expect **Deep Search** functionality, allowing users to conduct simultaneous queries, launching this summer. Even more exciting is **Search Live**, which provides real-time assistance by leveraging camera inputs to assist users on-the-go!
Gemini Ecosystem and Generative Capabilities
Enhanced Gemini App Features
- Gemini Live: A voice-activated assistant that supports real-time conversation and screen sharing, rolling out now.
- Agent Mode: An experimental tool set to assist users with multistep tasks like apartment hunting or scheduling tours—expected soon for subscribers.
- Gemini in Chrome: An AI assistant integrated within Chrome, rolling out for U.S. subscribers this week.
Generative Image and Video Innovations
- Imagen 4: A new image-generation model producing unparalleled detail and text handling, now available.
- Veo 3: A top-tier video model capable of producing native audio content, currently accessible.
Android and Extended Reality (XR)
- Gemini: Anticipated integration into watches, car dashboards, and TVs soon.
- Android XR: A new platform designed for immersive headsets, developed in collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm.
- Samsung Project Moohan: An XR headset slated for launch later this year.
- Smart Glasses: Partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are set to enhance their innovative eyewear offerings.
Photo: CEO Sundar Pichai introducing Google Beam. Credit: PYMNTS screenshot of livestream.
Inset: Google CEO Sundar Pichai | Credit: PYMNTS screenshot of livestream.
