AI Mode: A Google Reveal

AI Mode: A Google Reveal

Author: Ather Gattami October 8, 2025 Duration: 21:13

In this very special episode, our host Ather Gattami welcomes Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google Search, to reveal some truly exciting Google news: the global rollout of AI Mode. 

This new feature introduces conversational, multimodal search in nearly 50 countries and 36 languages, allowing users to ask complex questions through text, voice, or images - and receive richer, link-backed responses powered by Google's real-time information systems.

Robby explains how AI mode builds on tools like Lens and AI Overviews, while carefully balancing innovation with reliability, addressing challenges such as compute costs and hallucinations through Google's long-established quality systems. From planning trips with multiple constraints to troubleshooting appliances with a photo, he describes these breakthrough experiences as "AI magic moments."


Hosted by Ather Gattami, AI-podden has become a central voice in the Swedish conversation on artificial intelligence. This isn't a dry technical lecture; it's a series of grounded discussions that explore how these rapid technological shifts are reshaping our world in real time. Each episode brings in a different perspective, featuring guests from across the spectrum of society-from researchers and entrepreneurs to policymakers and cultural critics. You'll hear thoughtful analysis on the latest developments, but also practical conversations about ethics, societal impact, and the human stories behind the algorithms. Tuning into this podcast means getting a clearer, more nuanced picture of the forces defining our future, moving beyond the headlines to understand the true stakes and opportunities of AI. It’s that commitment to diverse, substantive dialogue that has made it one of the country's most popular listens in technology and news.
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