Google Updates AI Mode to Allow Opening Links Without Leaving the Page

Google has updated its AI Mode in Chrome to allow users to open links side by side with the AI chatbot interface, improving usability. The update also enables users to search within their open tabs directly from AI Mode. The changes are currently available in the US with a global rollout expected soon.

By Emma Roth · The Verge · April 16, 2026, 17:00 UTC

Google Updates AI Mode to Allow Opening Links Without Leaving the Page

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Topics: AI Mode Chrome Google Search Features User Experience

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