\u201cWe\u2019re rolling out Gemini 3 as the default model for AI Overviews globally, so even more people will be able to access best-in-class AI responses, directly in the results page for questions where it\u2019s helpful.\u201d<\/p> <\/blockquote>
Gemini 3 launched in November, and Google shipped it to AI Mode on release day. This expands Gemini 3 from AI Mode into AI Overviews as the default.<\/p>
You can now ask a follow-up question right from an AI Overview and continue into AI Mode. The context from the original response carries into the conversation, so you don\u2019t start over.<\/p>
\u201cPeople come to Search for an incredibly wide range of questions \u2013 sometimes to find information quickly, like a sports score or the weather, where a simple result is all you need. But for complex questions or tasks where you need to explore a topic deeply, you should be able to seamlessly tap into a powerful conversational AI experience.\u201d<\/p> <\/blockquote>
He called the result \u201cone fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring.\u201d<\/p>
An earlier test of this flow ran globally on mobile back in December.<\/p>
In testing, Google found people prefer this kind of natural flow into conversation. The company also found that keeping AI Overview context in follow-ups makes Search more helpful.<\/p>
Why This Matters<\/h2>
The pattern has held since AI Overviews launched. Each update makes it easier to stay within AI-powered responses.<\/p>
When Gemini 3 arrived in AI Mode, it brought deeper query fan-out and dynamic response layouts. AI Overviews running on the same model could produce different citation patterns.<\/p>
That makes today\u2019s update an important one to monitor. Model changes can affect which pages get cited and how responses are structured.<\/p>
Looking Ahead<\/h2>
Google says the updates are rolling out starting today, though availability may vary by market.<\/p>
Google previously indicated plans to add automatic model selection that routes complex questions to Gemini 3 while using faster models for simpler tasks. Whether that affects AI Overviews beyond today\u2019s default model change isn\u2019t specified.<\/p>
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