Google has unveiled its AI-driven conversational search feature, Search Live, in India, marking the first expansion of this technology beyond the United States. Initially available in English and Hindi, Search Live enables users to interact with Google Search using voice commands and their device’s camera, providing real-time assistance based on visual context.
Launched in the U.S. in July, Search Live leverages Google’s Project Astra technology and is accessible through the AI Mode in the Google app. This feature allows users to point their phone cameras at objects and engage in back-and-forth conversations with Google Search, which interprets the visual context to offer immediate assistance. For instance, a user can show their camera a set of ingredients and ask, “What is a good order to combine these to make an iced matcha?” to receive instant, helpful advice. ([blog.google](https://blog.google/intl/en-in/products/supercharging-search-for-india-new-languages-in-ai-mode-search-live-debuts/?utm_source=openai))
India’s introduction to Search Live is a strategic move, considering the country’s substantial base of early AI adopters. Indian users have significantly contributed to the growth of Google’s AI products, such as the Gemini Nano Banana model. By launching Search Live in India, Google aims to train its systems on a broader range of visual contexts, enhancing the feature’s capabilities over time. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/08/googles-search-live-comes-to-india-ai-mode-gets-more-languages/?utm_source=openai))
Hema Budaraju, Vice President of Product Management for Search at Google, highlighted India’s pivotal role in the adoption of multimodal search technologies. She noted that Indian users form the largest user base for both voice and visual search globally. ([blog.google](https://blog.google/intl/en-in/products/supercharging-search-for-india-new-languages-in-ai-mode-search-live-debuts/?utm_source=openai))
The rollout of Search Live in India commenced on October 8, 2025, and is expected to reach more users over the coming weeks. To access this feature, users can tap the “Live” icon under the search bar in the Google app or open Google Lens and select “Live” from the bottom of the screen. ([blog.google](https://blog.google/intl/en-in/products/supercharging-search-for-india-new-languages-in-ai-mode-search-live-debuts/?utm_source=openai))
In addition to launching Search Live, Google has expanded its AI Mode to support seven new Indian languages: Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. This expansion is part of a global initiative to make AI-powered search experiences more accessible, with AI Mode now available in over 35 new languages and 40 new countries and territories, totaling over 200 regions worldwide. ([blog.google](https://blog.google/intl/en-in/products/supercharging-search-for-india-new-languages-in-ai-mode-search-live-debuts/?utm_source=openai))
AI Mode, which debuted in the U.S. in March and expanded to more users in May, allows users to ask complex, multi-part questions through an AI-powered interface. The feature was introduced in India in June and has since been extended globally. In September, Google added support for five new languages, including Hindi, Indonesian, and Japanese. ([indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/google-search-ai-mode-hindi-support-rolling-out-now-10238867/?utm_source=openai))
Budaraju emphasized the advanced reasoning and multimodal understanding of Google’s custom Gemini model for Search, which enables AI Mode to grasp the subtleties of local languages, ensuring the experience is genuinely helpful and relevant in all the new languages introduced. ([blog.google](https://blog.google/intl/en-in/products/supercharging-search-for-india-new-languages-in-ai-mode-search-live-debuts/?utm_source=openai))
Despite facing criticism that AI-driven search tools may reduce traffic to online publishers, Google maintains that its AI features, including AI Mode and AI Overviews, are designed to enhance user experience without negatively impacting website visits. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/08/googles-search-live-comes-to-india-ai-mode-gets-more-languages/?utm_source=openai))
The introduction of Search Live and the expansion of AI Mode to additional Indian languages underscore Google’s commitment to enhancing search experiences in India. By leveraging advanced AI technologies and supporting a diverse range of languages, Google aims to provide more intuitive, conversational, and accessible search capabilities to users across the country.
