In a significant move to improve search results for users worldwide, Google has announced that its AI-generated search summaries, known as AI Overviews, are now expanding to over 100 countries. This expansion allows users in various regions, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Colombia, Chile, the Philippines, and Nigeria, among others, to benefit from these AI-powered features. Users can check Google’s official website for the complete list of countries where the service is now available.
The AI Overviews feature is designed to generate concise and relevant summaries for search queries, offering users a quick view of information sourced from across the web. What’s particularly noteworthy about this rollout is that these summaries will now be accessible in multiple languages reflecting the diverse user base of these countries. Supported languages include English, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. For instance, a user in the United States searching in Spanish will receive an AI Overview displayed in Spanish, enhancing the search experience for non-English speakers.
Earlier in October, Google introduced ads within AI Overviews, but this feature is currently limited to users in the United States. Users in other countries can expect advertisements to continue appearing in designated slots throughout the search results page, instead of being embedded within the AI Overviews.
The AI Overviews feature was initially launched in the United States in May and quickly expanded to users in the UK, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil by August. This swift roll-out indicates Google’s commitment to enhancing the user experience through AI technology on a global scale. Additionally, in response to user feedback, Google has begun prominently displaying cited webpages within AI Overviews as part of ongoing improvements following an extended testing phase.
This expansion of the AI Overviews is a part of Google’s broader strategy to leverage artificial intelligence in its search capabilities, catering to an increasingly diverse global audience. With millions of users relying on Google for information daily, these enhancements are expected to streamline the search experience and provide users with better access to relevant content.
