Google Labs revives AI experiments platform with new AI Mode and

Google Labs, revived at the 2023 I/O keynote, now hosts AI Mode and Daily Listen experiments that let users ask multimodal queries and receive personalized podcast summaries, expanding Google’s generative‑AI footprint beyond traditional search [2][5][3].

AI Mode adds multimodal search depth

AI Mode, built on a custom Gemini 2.0 model, lets users upload images and ask multipart questions, using “query fan‑out” to issue several related searches simultaneously [4][5]. The feature debuted for Google One AI Premium subscribers in early 2025 and is now available through Search Labs, Google’s experimental arm [5]. By handling queries up to twice the length of traditional searches and supporting follow‑ups in about a quarter of sessions, AI Mode aims to replace the multiple‑query workflow that users previously needed [5]. Competitors such as Perplexity AI and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search have offered similar capabilities, but Google’s integration with its Knowledge Graph and real‑time shopping data gives it a broader data foundation [5].

Daily Listen creates AI‑generated podcasts

Daily Listen, another Labs experiment, automatically generates a five‑minute podcast from a user’s Discover feed, delivering a concise audio briefing with clickable story links [3]. The feature is currently rolling out on the Google app for Android and iOS, limited to U.S. users who have opted into the Search Labs experiment [3]. Google positions Daily Listen as an audio counterpart to NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, extending personalized AI content from text to voice [3].

What to watch

• AI Mode expansion – monitor when AI Mode becomes available to non‑premium users and whether Google broadens its multimodal capabilities beyond images.
• Daily Listen adoption – track user engagement metrics and any extension of the feature to additional regions or languages.
• Future Labs experiments – watch for new Gemini‑powered tools announced at upcoming Google I/O events, which could further integrate AI across Google’s product suite.

Google’s renewed Labs platform shows a strategic shift toward embedding generative AI directly into everyday services, turning experimental prototypes into consumer‑facing features and challenging rivals on both search depth and personalized content delivery.