Alphabet's Google kicks off its annual developer conference on Tuesday with a flurry of announcements showcasing its huge investment in artificial intelligence, while seeking to fend off concerns over the future of its business.

California: Google has announced that it would put artificial intelligence (AI) into the hands of more web surfers while teasing a $249.99-a-month subscription for its AI power users, its latest effort to fend off growing competition from startups like OpenAI.

But first, we're entering AI Mode. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Google Search is getting an AI-powered makeover. The search engine will be more conversational and eventually include an AI assistant as it looks to fend off competition from high-profile startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.