Google Tests Query Expansion Tabs in AI Overviews

Google is currently testing a new feature in Google AI Overview that adds question expansion tabs straight to AI-generated search results. This test feature is intended to improve the user experience by making it easier to find comparable topics and more specialized inquiries without having to conduct a fresh search.

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve Google Search, the new AI Overview update shows a row of expandable tabs above or within the overview content. These tabs suggest related queries that users might find helpful in exploring a topic further. Clicking a tab updates the overview results, allowing users to dive deeper into specific areas of interest.

This test highlights how Google AI Overview is evolving to become more interactive and intuitive. By integrating query refinement into the overview interface, Google is helping users save time and make their searches more productive.

Already, the Google AI Overview tool summarizes data from many sources using generative artificial intelligence. With query expansion tabs included now, it goes even farther in enabling better, more customized search paths.

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