Google brings AI Search mode to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
On Oct 8, Google expanded the availability of its AI-powered Search mode (also called AI Overviews or AI Mode) to users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This is part of a larger international rollout that covers more than 40 additional countries and supports dozens of languages.
What is AI Mode / AI Overviews?
AI Overviews provide concise, AI-generated summaries and interactive chat-like answers directly in Google Search. The feature appears as an extra tab in Search results and aims to give users quicker, more context-aware summaries alongside traditional search results.
Key details
- Rollout date for DACH: October 8, 2025.
- Part of a global expansion to 40+ countries and around 36 additional languages.
- Available as an optional tab in Google Search — users can compare AI-generated summaries with traditional results.
Why it matters
The move brings Google’s generative AI features closer to mainstream search users in German-speaking Europe. It may change how people discover concise answers, research topics, and interact with search results — while also raising questions about accuracy and sourcing of AI-generated content.
Sources & further reading
- Search Engine Land — Google rolls out AI Overviews in EU regions
- The Keyword (Google blog) — Google rolls out AI Overviews to more EU countries
- Bluewin — AI mode in Google Search is coming to Switzerland and Europe
Tell us: have you tried AI Overviews in Search yet? Share your experience in the comments.