India Gets AI Search in Urdu, Tamil, Telugu & More

In a landmark move for digital accessibility in India, Google has broadened its AI Mode, a powerful feature within its Search experience, to encompass seven additional Indian languages. Users who speak Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu can now engage with Google Search using more natural, conversational language and receive detailed responses. This enhancement allows for more in-depth exploration of topics and complex question-asking than ever before. Google attributes the success of AI Mode to its custom Gemini model, specifically designed to interpret the subtleties of Indian languages. The company notes that user engagement has been ‘incredible,’ with AI Mode proving invaluable for tasks spanning education, content creation, and even planning personal trips. This significant linguistic expansion is set to roll out progressively over the next seven days, promising to bring more intuitive search experiences to a wider audience.