Google is redesigning Search with AI agents, conversational queries, custom tools, and booking features, raising new questions about web traffic.

At Google I/O, the company announced a revamp of its iconic search engine with an expandable search box, AI agents that can scan the web and other AI updates.

Google is bringing its various AI products closer together and updating its iconic Search box for the AI era.

You won't be Googling the same after this.

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