Inside Google's AI turnaround: The rise of AI Mode, strategy behind AI Overviews, and their vision for AI-powered search | Robby Stein (VP of Product, Google Search)

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Robby Stein, VP of Product for Google Search, about the recent success of Google Gemini, the evolution of Google Search with AI, and lessons learned from building successful consumer products like Instagram Stories. Stein discusses Google's focus on AI-driven improvements, the expansionary nature of AI in search, and the importance of "embodying relentless improvement." He shares insights on AI mode, multimodal experiences, and the integration of AI into core Google products, emphasizing the goal of providing effortless information and context to users. Stein also reflects on the controversial launch of Instagram Stories, the balance between optimizing existing products and taking big bets, and the importance of curiosity and understanding user needs in product development.