Gemini 3.8 Live Powers Real-Time Conversations in Google Search
Search Engine Land · Sep 15 · 1 min read
What happenedGoogle's Search Live feature is now powered by the new Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking models, enabling real-time audio conversations directly within the Google app. This integration offers more helpful responses with web links, fluid multilingual support, and natural interaction, with options for transcripts and AI Mode history.
Why it matters for marketersGoogle's continued integration of advanced Gemini models into core search functionalities like Search Live signals a significant shift towards conversational AI experiences, impacting how users discover and interact with information, and by extension, brands.
Topics: gemini, google search, conversational ai, search live