Google AI Mode gets more useful with Canva, Instacart and YouTube app integrations
Google LLC said today it’s letting users link some of their favorite, most often-used applications with AI Mode, its conversational search tool powered by artificial intelligence, initially supporting Canva, Instacart and YouTube.
The update, announced in a brief blog post by Google, marks a significant expansion of AI Mode, which now does much more than just answering questions. With these app integrations, AI Mode now can complete some basic tasks for users. The company seems to be hoping that this will be enough to persuade more people to start using AI mode for things such as shopping and planning. It also positions Google to compete better with rivals like OpenAI Group PBC and Anthropic PBC, whose ChatGPT and Claude chatbots already integrate with third-party apps.
Google offered a number of examples of what users can now do with AI Mode. For instance, people planning a barbecue can ask AI Mode to create a list of groceries they need, then connect to their Instacart account and add all of those items to their shopping cart before paying on the Instacart app.
Alternatively, if they’re working on a project, such as designing a flyer, they can ask Canva for a selection of templates. In a third example, users could also ask AI Mode to curate a playlist based on their favorite artists and then save it on YouTube Music.
