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Google has announced one of the biggest upgrades to Search in years during Google I/O 2026. The company is expanding AI-powered experiences across Search with smarter tools, deeper personalisation, AI agents, and custom interactive experiences. Here are nine important things to know about Google’s new AI Search plans.

6Google can contact businesses for you

For selected categories such as beauty services, home repair, and pet care, Google says users will be able to ask Search to contact businesses on their behalf in the United States.