While the data shows that AI Overviews (and therefore, AI Mode) show up predominantly for informational queries, I don't think Google will stop there.

Why?

1/ Google started showing ads in AIOs and AIM, so there's a strong monetary incentive.

2/ Since users like AIOs (which our usability study has shown), why would Google not show them when it matters most?

3/ Google can't leave the door wide open for Chat GPT & co for commercial prompts.

We need to expect AIOs and AIM everywhere.

There is no safe harbor.