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Google Expands AI Overviews Globally with Gemini 2.5 Launch in U.S.

AI Overviews now reach 1.5 billion users across 200+ countries and 40+ languages, with a custom Gemini 2.5 model enhancing complex query responses in the U.S.

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Overview

  • Google's AI Overviews feature has expanded to over 200 countries and territories, supporting more than 40 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Malay, and Urdu.
  • The service now serves 1.5 billion monthly users, driving a 10% increase in search activity for complex queries, particularly in the U.S. and India.
  • A custom Gemini 2.5 model has been introduced in the U.S., offering improved capabilities to handle more intricate and challenging search queries.
  • AI Overviews are designed to provide rapid, context-rich summaries for complex questions, with links to external sources for further information.
  • Google continues to caution users about potential inaccuracies in AI-generated responses, encouraging verification through linked sources.