Google is testing a new version of AI Mode responses in the wild, directly in the Google Search AI Mode interface. Google even tells the searcher, "You're giving feedback on a new version of Al Mode. Which response do you prefer?"
In the test, Google shows two different AI Mode responses, side-by-side, and asks the searcher to specify which response is preferred.
This was spotted by Len on X who shared this screenshot:
Google is moving fast with changes to AI Mode, so this is not a surprise. But this is the first time I've seen Google test AI Mode responses in the wild. At least, side-by-side, like this...
Forum discussion at X.
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🤔Is Google testing yet another new version of AI MODE?! https://t.co/dDxeuzYb3d pic.twitter.com/OLXQryXz9A
— Damien (andell) (@AndellDam) February 20, 2026
Update: Still testing this:
⚗️Google is widely testing or rolling out a new “A/B testing” feature answers provided by Google AI Mode. @rustybrick pic.twitter.com/a68F2Pcde8
— Radu Oncescu (@oncescuradu) July 2, 2026
