Power of Google's AI Search Generative Experience

How to Activate Google’s Latest AI Search Generative Experience

For certain users, Google has completely transformed the Search interface with the power of artificial intelligence, introducing what they call the Search Generative Experience. Although this experience is currently limited, a select group of users now have the option to activate it. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate the Search Generative Experience (SGE) and explore the AI capabilities offered by Google.

It’s reasonable to assume that most individuals have grown accustomed to the traditional Google Search experience, which we have cherished for many years. However, things are gradually evolving as Google enhances its experience by incorporating smarter, more contextual, and dynamically generated results.

Leveraging the advancements in AI achieved by Google thus far, the company is revamping the Search functionality by introducing several new AI features and tools under the umbrella of the Search Generative Experience. This includes the introduction of AI-powered snapshots, which present quick and contextually relevant results for your queries or prompts. Rather than providing a list of links, Google Search will generate a concise summary in response to your question by drawing upon multiple sources, conveniently displayed on the right side of the screen.

Moreover, the SGE aims to facilitate interactive conversations. Essentially, this means that you can continue to ask follow-up questions and receive additional information as the discussion progresses. This feature breathes fresh life into the conventional AI-free Search, which often requires repetitive and alternative searches. Instead of starting anew, simply request a quick follow-up and obtain information that remains pertinent to the entire conversation.

Initiating Google’s AI Search

As the program is still in its early stages, there are a few prerequisites that must be met before users can activate this feature in their Search settings. Users need to have enrolled in the Labs program and be subscribed to Google One Premium with a storage capacity of 2 terabytes or more. While these restrictions are temporary, they are currently in effect at the time of writing. Even if you are not a subscriber, it is advisable to sign up for the free Labs program as the restriction may eventually be lifted.

We have prepared a comprehensive guide on how to sign up for the SGE Lab, which should only take a few minutes of your time.

Enrolling in Google’s Latest AI Features through Labs

Once you have successfully enrolled in Labs, follow these steps:

Open Google Search on your mobile device or web browser and locate the Labs icon.
Click or tap on the icon to access the Labs menu.
Look for the SGE card within the menu and toggle the switch to the on position.
Confirm your agreement by selecting I agree.

Upon completing these steps, you will gain access to Google’s innovative AI Generative Search Experience. To maximize your usage of this feature, we recommend referring to our detailed breakdown of its current functionalities. However, the most effective approach is to ask natural questions that you wouldn’t typically find success in searching on Google alone.

If you are not a Google One subscriber, there’s no need to worry. It is likely that the SGE feature will be made available to other users who have signed up for the Labs program in the preview phase, although it may take some time for the expansion to occur.