Google is currently testing a new 'AI Mode' for its Search functionality, aimed at addressing open-ended and exploratory questions that traditional search results do not adequately serve. This new mode is powered by the Gemini 2.0 AI model and is designed to provide users with AI Overview-style responses. Concurrently, Google has launched a new class of affordable AI models, responding to rising cost concerns and aiming to make advanced AI technology more accessible for businesses and developers. This initiative comes amid discussions about the financial barriers associated with AI technology, as highlighted by the recent developments in the AI landscape.