Google Turns Search into an AI Studio with Gemini 3

Google Search’s AI Mode is getting a major upgrade—and it changes what “search” can do. Google is rolling out Gemini 3 Flash globally as the new default brain behind AI Mode, and giving U.S. users powerful Pro options built right into the results page.

What Gemini 3 Flash Changes Globally - Now the default engine in AI Mode worldwide - Optimized for speed while still offering strong reasoning, tool use, and multimodal skills - Better at honoring constraints and giving clear, well-formatted answers with real-time info and links.

U.S.-Only: Deeper Help with Gemini 3 Pro - Accessed via the “Thinking with 3 Pro” toggle in AI Mode - Generates dynamic visual layouts, interactive tools, and simulations tailored on the fly.

Create Inside Search with Nano Banana Pro - Advanced image generation/editing via “Thinking with 3 Pro” → “Create Images Pro” - Great for infographics, technical diagrams, and detailed isometric visuals

Power Users Get More - Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers receive higher limits for these creation tools In short, Search is evolving from a results list into an interactive environment for reasoning, visualization, and creation—starting with Gemini 3 Flash, and supercharged by Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro.