Google has taken a new step in democratizing AI by rolling out its "AI Mode" in 36 additional languages and nearly 50 countries, including Belgium and the Netherlands. Powered by Gemini 2.5, this mode enables complex conversations directly within Google Search. Yet France will still have to wait before it can benefit from this unprecedented feature.
Key takeaway:
- AI Mode is rolling out in 36 new languages and nearly 50 countries, including Belgium and the Netherlands, with a gradual deployment this week.
- Unlike AI Overviews, AI Mode appears as a separate tab that lets you interact with Google's AI for complex searches and questions.
- This service is based on the latest Gemini models, capable of understanding local linguistic subtleties and handling sophisticated, multiple, or threaded queries.
- AI Mode is not yet available in France at launch, even though deployment is accelerating in neighboring countries.
An ambitious international rollout
On October 8, 2025, Google expanded its AI Mode to 36 new languages and over 40 new countries, bringing its total coverage to more than 200 countries and territories. This launch, part of a global strategy, notably includes Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as many other countries across Europe. For France, it will still be necessary to wait for the feature to be fully available to all local accounts and devices.
Google is building on the latest developments in Gemini, particularly Gemini 2.5, to equip its search engine with conversational intelligence capable of true "advanced reasoning." This technology allows the tool to better grasp the nuances of local languages, offering responses that go beyond the simple summaries generated by the AI snippets available for several months.
A new interactive search experience
AI Mode is not intended to replace the classic search engine, but specifically targets complex or multi-step questions, with the ability to ask follow-up questions and receive contextual answers in a conversational format. Users access AI Mode via a separate tab displayed at the top left of the web version of Google Search. The interface invites direct dialogue with the AI, in an experience up to three times deeper than traditional search. Generated content benefits from Gemini's multimodal understanding.
Google already observes that questions asked via this AI mode are on average three times longer and more elaborate than usual queries. The tool leverages its advanced understanding to answer "your most complex questions, composed of multiple parts and follow-up questions in search.
Distinguishing AI Overviews from AI Mode
AI Mode should be distinguished from AI Overviews. These, present for several months, generate a general summary of results for each search. Conversely, AI Mode allows direct interaction with the Gemini model to push personalization and the depth of responses further, in a significantly enriched conversational setting.
For simple questions, such as a business's contact details or a request for opening hours, Google still recommends using the standard search engine". AI Mode is dedicated to complex queries, where the "conversation" effect provides real added value.
A gradual and limited rollout
The rollout of AI Mode began on October 8, 2025, but not everyone has access yet. Many users see the message " AI Mode is not available on your device or your account at the moment ". This gradual launch could explain why France is not among the immediately affected countries. French users will need to follow Google's announcements to know when the AI tab will become available on their account. We'll of course keep you informed!
The article “AI Mode arrives in Belgium and 40 new countries… Except in France!” was published on the site Abundance.
