Building a Frontier AI Search Experience

Explore how Google Search is transforming into a frontier AI product through this 43-minute conversation between host Logan Kilpatrick and Robby Stein, VP of Product for Google Search. Discover the evolution from simple keyword searches to complex, conversational queries and learn about the development of agentic capabilities that can take action on users' behalf. Examine the technology powering AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Deep Search while understanding how Google balances latency and performance with Gemini 2.5 Pro. Investigate the shift in user behaviors toward visual and conversational search interfaces, and compare the distinct roles of Gemini and Search in Google's AI ecosystem. Delve into real-time tool use capabilities, interface evolution strategies, and personalization approaches that serve 1.5 billion users. Understand query fan-out mechanisms, model fine-tuning for optimal product experiences, and the rise of multimodal interactions including speech and visual search. Learn about Google's collaboration with DeepMind, the potential for on-the-fly software creation, and the vision for agentic search capabilities that extend beyond simple ticket booking to comprehensive task completion. Gain insights into the future roadmap for Search as it evolves to help users truly "ask anything" through advanced AI integration.