Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Google Search Grows with AI Features
Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, said that Google's search business is growing because of AI features like AI Overviews and AI Mode.
These features make people search more, not less.
For example, during the FIFA World Cup, search usage hit a record high.
AI Mode now has over one billion users every month.
Google also said that these AI features send billions of clicks to websites every week, which helps publishers.
Even though some publishers are worried that AI might reduce their website traffic, Google believes AI is making search better and more useful.
Google's search business grew by 17% due to AI features like AI Overviews and AI Mode.
AI Mode has over one billion monthly active users globally.
Search usage hit a record high during the FIFA World Cup.
Google claims AI features drive billions of clicks to websites weekly.
Publishers are concerned about declining traffic due to AI-generated summaries.
- Who
- Sundar Pichai, Google CEO
- What
- Google's search business growth with AI features
- When
- During Alphabet's latest quarterly earnings call on Wednesday
- Where
- Global
- Why
- AI features are making search more helpful and intuitive, driving more searches and revenue.
Publishers' Concerns
Google's Perspective
Impact on Website Traffic
Publishers' Concerns
Publishers report declining traffic due to AI-generated summaries, as users find answers directly within Google's AI responses.
Google's Perspective
Google maintains that AI features drive billions of clicks to websites weekly, enhancing search utility.
Search Usage Trends
Publishers' Concerns
Publishers worry AI reduces the need for users to visit original sources.
Google's Perspective
Google asserts AI features increase overall search activity, with AI Mode crossing one billion monthly users.
- AI Mode Users
- 1 billion monthly active users
- Search Revenue Growth
- 17%
- Quarterly Revenue
- $119.8 billion
- World Cup Searches
- Record high
- AI Features
- AI Overviews, AI Mode