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News18
18-05-2025
- News18
Google Search 'I'm Feeling Lucky' Could Give Way For New AI Mode: Know More
Last Updated: Google Search has offered the same interface to users for decades but the AI era is going to make a big change soon. Google is making changes to its famous search page by testing a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature that might replace the I'm Feeling Lucky button. For many years, this button has taken users straight to a top website related to their search without showing the usual list of results. Now, the tech giant is testing AI Mode to make searching smarter and faster. Some users have already noticed two different designs for this new feature on the Google homepage. In one version, the I'm Feeling Lucky button is completely replaced by the AI Mode button. In another version, the AI Mode is added as a small shortcut right inside the search bar, while the original buttons stay below it. In a conversation with The Verge, Google spokesperson Ashley Thompson confirmed that the new feature is real. However, she explained that it is only available to users who are part of Google's experimental Labs program for now. She said, 'We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features. This is just one of many experiments." As per Google, 'With the AI Mode experiment in Google Search, you can ask anything and get a helpful AI-powered response with the ability to explore further with follow-up questions and helpful web links." 'This experience is particularly helpful for queries where deeper exploration, reasoning, or comparisons are needed. This experiment relies on Google Search's deep understanding of web information, meaning that responses are supported by high-quality web sources to improve factuality." 'As with any early-stage AI product, AI Mode doesn't always get it right. For example, in some cases, this experiment may misinterpret web content or miss context, as can happen with any automated system in Search. When this does happen, we encourage you to give feedback through thumbs up / thumbs down so we can continuously improve," the team added. Explaining how people can use the new AI Mode, Google mentioned that users can type, speak or even upload pictures to ask questions and they'll get answers powered by AI. If they want to know more about the same topic, they can keep asking related questions without starting over. The mode also helps users learn more deeply by pulling information from different websites. Another helpful feature is that it remembers past questions, so users can continue where they stopped earlier. We still don't know when Google will fully make the move the AI Mode. But knowing its history, Google could play it safe by keeping both the options on the table so that people who like the old version can continue doing so. First Published:
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Indian Express
Google experiments with new ‘AI Mode' button, might replace ‘I'm Feeling Lucky'
Google is testing a new change that replaces the iconic 'I'm lucky' option, which has existed since the search engine's inception, with a new 'AI mode' button. While the 'Google search' button opens a page with links to your query, the 'I'm lucky' button is pretty useful if you don't want to browse the internet and just want to visit a website related to your search term. According to a new report by The Verge, some Google Search users on X and Threads are saying that the 'I'm lucky button' which appears under the search bar is now replaced by the new button. In a statement to the publication, Google spokesperson Ashley Thompson said that the new button is only visible to users who are part of Google Labs. 'We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features. This is just one of many experiments,' a Google spokesperson said. As it turns out, some users who are seeing the 'AI Mode' say that they are seeing a rainbow border when hovering over the new button while others say that the rainbow border is enabled for them by default. I see this… AI Mode button next to Google Search. — Glenn Gabe (@glenngabe) May 10, 2025 Google also seems to be placing the new button at different locations, with some users seeing the new button in the search bar besides the 'search by image' option. Earlier this month, Google had said that a bunch of users in the United States would see an 'AI Mode' option in Search, but it was unclear where the new option would appear. It is still unclear if the iconic 'I'm lucky' button would soon be replaced with 'AI Mode' or if Google plans to place to the right of the search by image option. Since this is an experiment, it is also likely that the new button may not be widely rolled out. And while the number of people who use the 'I'm lucky button' is still low compared to those using the search engine the traditional way, the new 'AI Mode' button might be Google's way of suggesting that AI powered search queries are way better than visiting a bunch of links or heading over to a random website. Earlier this week, Google also quietly updated its 'G' logo after a decade with a new similar looking logo that features a new gradient design and blends the different colours in the logo.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Hans India
Google Tests AI Mode in Search, Possibly Replacing ‘I'm Feeling Lucky' Button
Google is quietly experimenting with new ways to integrate its AI-driven search tools directly into the homepage—and it might mean saying goodbye to the familiar 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button. A wave of user reports on X and Threads reveals that Google's new 'AI Mode' is being tested in different parts of the search interface. In some versions, the AI Mode tab appears inside the search bar itself, right next to the 'search by image' icon. In other versions, it completely replaces the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button beneath the search bar. The appearance of the AI Mode button also seems to vary. Some users see a rotating rainbow border when hovering over it with the cursor. In other cases—especially where it has taken over the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' spot—the rainbow outline appears as a default feature, making the button visually distinct from others. Is this new? Ai Mode button on the Google search box on the homepage @rustybrick @glenngabe — Damien (andell) (@AndellDam) May 10, 2025 Google first mentioned this feature on May 1st, saying a 'small percentage' of U.S. users would start seeing AI Mode in Search. The newly surfaced screenshots offer a closer look at how the feature could appear once it's more widely deployed. However, for now, this test remains limited. Google spokesperson Ashley Thompson confirmed to The Verge that AI Mode is part of Google's experimental Labs environment. 'We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features,' said Thompson. 'This is just one of many experiments.' Although it's not official that 'I'm Feeling Lucky' will be phased out, even the idea could stir nostalgia. The quirky button, which sends users directly to the first webpage in the search results, has been a Google mainstay since launch. Still, by nudging users toward AI Mode, Google could be signalling a shift toward more conversational, AI-powered search experiences.
The Verge
13-05-2025
- The Verge
Google might replace the ‘I'm Feeling Lucky' button with AI Mode
Some Google Search users are starting to see the platform's AI Mode search engine chatbot in the wild. Several user reports across X and Threads show that Google is testing different locations to display the AI Mode tab — while some examples show it in the search bar itself, besides the 'search by image' button, in others it replaces the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button underneath the search bar. There's also some variation to the appearance of the AI Mode button, with some users seeing a rotating rainbow border when the cursor hovers over it. In another example where AI Mode has replaced 'I'm Feeling Lucky,' the rainbow border is seemingly the default design, and makes the search-focused AI chatbot button stand out among Google's other offerings. Google said on May 1st that a 'small percentage' of people in the US would soon start seeing an AI Mode option in Google Search, but the screenshots of these tests give us some idea of where it may be placed when (or if) it rolls out to the wider public. For now, Google spokesperson Ashley Thompson told The Verge that AI Mode in Search is currently limited to users of Google's experimental Labs environment. 'We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features,' said Thompson. 'This is just one of many experiments.' It's not guaranteed that the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' option will officially be replaced by AI Mode, but even the knowledge that Google is considering it may upset folks who use the niche feature. The button that takes users directly to the first webpage of any search results has been a fixture of Google's homepage since the search engine launched. This may be Google's way of suggesting that AI Mode's chatbot-like responses to search queries are more efficient than allowing users to bypass the traditional search results page.
Forbes
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hollywood's Kimpton Everly Hotel Debuts Bold Mediterranean Restaurant
Written Hand dishes Perched just above the buzz of Hollywood, the Kimpton Everly Hotel is a sun-drenched escape with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, a rooftop pool with refreshing cocktails, and an address that puts you steps from the Pantages and LA's entertainment core. But what's setting the hotel apart these days isn't just the skyline—it's the food and craft cocktails. Interior of Written Hand Written Hand—the once-pop-up that's now a permanent dinner fixture—brings bold, Mediterranean-inspired cooking and a fresh sense of energy to the space. Helmed by Chef Ashley Thompson, the menu draws from vibrant coastal flavors while staying grounded in Southern California's seasonal bounty. Squash blossoms arrive delicately filled and citrusy, topped with herbs and micro flowers that add a painterly touch. Head-on prawns are grilled until just smoky, brushed with orange chermoula, and paired with torn bread to soak it all up. Girl & Dug thumbelina carrots—perfectly round and subtly sweet—are layered with whipped ricotta. Then there's the salt-crusted whole loup de mer: flaky and flavorful, finished with celery leaf salsa verde and grilled pink lemon. It's generous, simple, and quietly stunning. And lastly, bring out your inner child and order the freshly baked chocolate chip cookie with a vanilla milkshake chaser for dessert. You won't regret it. Head-on Prawns from Written Hand The cocktails are just as considered. Naomi Schimek's beverage menu leans Mediterranean with seasonal ingredients, with drinks that are vibrant, clean, and built for the golden-hour crowd. Her freezer martini—poured ice-cold with either vodka and vinho verde or gin and albariño—is bracing in the best way. The Since You've Been Gone spritz offers a brighter touch, with floral, bitter, and herbal notes playing off elderflower tonic and mint. There's also a full lineup of zero-proof cocktails that feel just as thoughtful as the rest of the list. Ever Bar Cocktail What makes Written Hand stand out isn't just the location—it's the point of view. The menu reads like a love letter to coastal ingredients, interpreted through a Californian lens and executed with quiet confidence. It's not flashy, and it doesn't need to be. Jane Q Neapolitan pizzas For daytime cravings, Jane Q offers a bright, casual counterpoint. It's the hotel's all-day café—ideal for everything from a quick bakery run to a long, leisurely brunch. Grab a coffee to go or settle into the sunlit dining room with a bottle of sparkling wine. The menu covers all the brunch essentials, but the Neapolitan-style pizzas steal the spotlight—chewy, charred, and built to share. It's an easygoing space designed to suit whatever your day in Hollywood might bring. Looking to make your stay a little more permanent? The hotel's latest collab with Tiny Zaps offers guests complimentary tattoos on April 23, May 29, and June 26. The partnership taps into the rise of 'tattourism,' where travel meets tiny, lasting mementos. Think skyline silhouettes, minimalist icons, or playful nods to LA's creative spirit—each designed and inked by local artists. Kimpton Everly Hotel Whether you're booking a stay for the Hollywood views, brunch at Jane Q, cocktails at Ever Bar, or dinner at Written Hand—or just want to leave with something that lasts longer than the martini buzz—this one's worth marking on the calendar.
