Buckle up: Google is set to remake search with agentic AI in 2026

Google is remaking search with AI in 2026, with over 1 billion people using AI Mode every month, and its usage has been doubling every quarter. Google's shift to AI search is well underway, with all metrics indicating it's the right move. The company is pushing AI Mode very hard, including prominent links and nudges to get people to use its search chatbot.