AI Search & AI Overviews
Search Agents
AI agents that perform searches on behalf of users, finding and synthesizing information autonomously.
EmergingLast updated: 2026-09-16
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AI Search & AI OverviewsSearch agents are AI agents that perform searches on behalf of users, autonomously finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information. Unlike traditional search where the user enters queries and clicks results, search agents handle the entire process. Search agents represent a potential shift in how users find information.
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