Google has expanded the availability of its agentic features within AI Mode, making them accessible to all users in the United States who are 18 years or older and enrolled in Search Labs. This update, announced by Robby Stein, VP of Product at Google Search, marks a significant step in the integration of AI into everyday tasks such as booking restaurant reservations.
"Excited to be expanding access for this. Agentic capabilities in AI Mode for finding restaurant reservations are now available to all users opted into Labs in the U.S. Try it for yourself today", Stein said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The agentic features in AI Mode are initially focused on simplifying the process of finding and booking restaurant reservations. Users can make detailed requests such as, "Find me a dinner reservation for 3 people this Friday after 6pm around Logan Square. Craving ramen or bibimbap." AI Mode then searches through multiple reservation platforms and websites, presenting users with a curated list of restaurants that match their criteria. The tool also links users directly to the booking page to finalize their reservation, effectively streamlining the entire process.
Currently available only in English, this rollout is part of Google's broader effort to integrate AI tools into everyday local services. Beyond restaurant reservations, Google plans to expand these capabilities to include local service appointments and event ticket bookings. The company aims to make AI a practical assistant for users’ day-to-day needs.
For interested users, the AI Mode features are accessible via labs.google.com/search/experiment/43. The update is designed to provide U.S. users with a seamless, AI-driven approach to managing their local plans, starting with dining and soon extending to other key areas.
As the service is limited to U.S. users at this stage, discussions are already unfolding in various online forums about potential future expansions and applications for these agentic AI capabilities. For now, Google remains focused on ensuring a smooth introduction of this feature to its U.S. audience.
