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Google's 2026 agentic AI search aims to replace blue links

Ars Technica •
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Google is preparing to roll out a new “agentic” search experience that builds mini‑apps on the fly. Ask the engine to plan a weekend outing and it will surface a dashboard with event suggestions, reviews, map embeds and calendar links, stitching data from Google’s own services and the wider web. Early demos reveal the underlying code, though the final summer launch will hide those details.

Users can revisit creations through an AI Mode sidebar, tweak dashboards with follow‑up prompts, and share a link that lets collaborators adjust the app to their taste. While current versions don’t sync those edits, Google says it’s exploring that capability and even manual line‑by‑line code tweaks. The speed of Gemini 3.5 Flash fuels these interactions, enabling real‑time generation without noticeable lag.

By replacing blue links with AI‑generated interfaces, Google aims to cut through cluttered pages riddled with ads and SEO‑driven fluff. Executives argue the shift restores efficient information extraction, even as critics blame the same search‑ranking arms race for the problem. The company targets a full agentic rollout by 2026, betting the move will cement its lead as alternatives remain marginal.