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The post-search Google era begins

The Verge · May 22, 2026, 1:47 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Google is many things, but most of the time it's a verb: It is what it is to search the internet for information. But what if it's an AI agent doing the searching? And it's doing it proactively? Without even telling you about it? In the world Google imagines, in which so much of the actual googling happens without your prompting, involvement, or even knowledge, can you even call Google a search engine anymore? Verge subscribers, don't forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here. These are the heady questions we get to in this episode of The Verge … Read the full story at The Verge.

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