SEO2026-05-17
AI Mode
Also known as: Google AI Mode / AIモード
A new Google Search mode that decomposes queries via Query Fan-out and applies Deep Search to deliver deeper, synthesized answers. Started rolling out in the US in 2025.
Overview
AI Mode is a dedicated AI-powered search interface separate from the standard Search tab. It decomposes the user's query into multiple sub-queries (Query Fan-out), performs deep information gathering (Deep Search) for each, and synthesizes a comprehensive answer.
SEO Implications
Content authority and clear structure are especially critical for earning citations in AI Mode. See our analysis of Google's official AI Optimization Guide for what works and what doesn't in the AI Mode era.
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