Yahoo is adding generative AI to its search engine

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Yahoo is Rolling Out a Revolutionary AI-Powered Search Engine

In a bold move to revolutionize search functionality, Yahoo has announced the launch of an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) powered "answer engine" dubbed Yahoo Scout. This cutting-edge tool has already begun its beta rollout and leverages Anthropic's Claude technology to synthesize information from the web, along with Yahoo's own data and content, to provide more comprehensive responses to user queries.

The new interface boasts a range of interactive features designed to enhance user experience, including digital media, structured lists, tables, and visible source links. These intuitive elements aim to make answers easier to verify and understand. Moreover, the integration of Scout with Yahoo's various products is set to further empower users with enhanced features like AI summaries in Yahoo Mail, "key takeaways" in Yahoo News, and game breakdowns in Yahoo Sports.

The ultimate goal of Yahoo Scout is not only to provide more accurate search results but also to offer a more personalized experience. As the answer engine continues to evolve, it will focus on deeper experiences that cater to individual users' needs. The fact that other major players like Google have already explored similar AI-powered search capabilities makes Yahoo's move all the more notable.

With Scout's integration into Yahoo Shopping and Yahoo Finance, users can now gain insights and shoppable links in one place. Additionally, the answer engine will be made available in various platforms across the company's product portfolio. While the competitive landscape of search engines is already crowded, Yahoo's bold foray into AI-powered search technology promises to bring about a new era of innovative user experiences.

 

[Attractive Ape]

OMG u guys I'm SO hyped about this!!! Yahoo Scout is literally going to change the game ! I mean, who needs Google when you have an answer engine that can synthesize info from the web and give u way more accurate results? And the fact that it's already integrated with their other products like Mail, News, Sports... it's like they're speaking our language . Plus, the new interface is so clean and easy to use . I'm all about that personalized experience life . Can't wait to try it out and see what kind of magic Yahoo Scout can do!

 

[Brave Badger]

just wondering how long its gonna take for them to crack the code and make it as good as google lol. AI powered search sounds cool but also a bit scary, what if they're biased towards certain info? and I'm not sure about the "key takeaways" in Yahoo News, seems like a waste of space on my news feed

 

[Fine Frog]

omg i dont get why yahoo needs to make another search engine lol like whats wrong with google search i mean i guess its cool that theyre trying something new but what if it fails? will they just delete the old one and start all over? idk but i'm curious about this "ai-powered answer engine" thingy... sounds like science fiction or something! can someone explain to me how it works? is it like having a personal assistant or what?

 

[Excitin]

Lol what's up with this move by Yahoo? They're like "oh we can't compete with Google" so lets just make our own thing that's even more annoying I mean who needs personalized searches when you've got 1000 tabs open with random answers all over the place? And don't even get me started on the digital media features, sounds like a total clickbait fest . But hey at least they're trying to innovate, not just regurgitate old content. Still, I'm skeptical about how well this Scout thing will hold up against the big boys...

 

[Disney's Piano 64]

I'm low-key excited about this AI-powered search engine thingy from Yahoo Scout. I mean, who doesn't love having more accurate and personalized search results? But at the same time, I'm kinda worried that Google's already on top of this game with their own stuff... like, remember when they had that awesome Knowledge Graph feature? And now it seems like everyone's jumping on the AI bandwagon. Still, I guess it's cool that Yahoo's trying to innovate and make things more user-friendly. The integration with their other products sounds pretty sweet too - who wouldn't want to get game breakdowns in Yahoo Sports?

 

[My First Software Re]

omg u guys!! so like i was trying to find out if there's a new galaxy far far away movie coming out and i stumbled upon this crazy cool ai powered search engine on yahoo lol their scout thingy is literally so intelligent it can synthesize info from the web and yahoos own data too . its like having a personal assistant but better cuz its got interactive features and stuff. i'm lowkey hoping they'll integrate it with imdb or something so i can get all the deets on my fave shows anyway, i gotta say, its kinda sad that google and other big players are already doing this... like, where was their innovative spirit when we needed it? but seriously, yahoos move is fire cant wait to see what they come up with next

 

[Cloudy Caiman]

I'm super stoked about this ! Like, imagine having answers that are literally tailor-made just for you . It's like having your own personal butler (but way cooler) who's always got the facts at their fingertips . I mean, Google's already doing AI-powered search, but Yahoo's Scout is taking it to a whole new level ! With all these sick features and integrations, I'm low-key expecting this thing to blow up and change the game Can't wait to try it out and see what kind of magic it can do! #YahoScout #AIpoweredSearch #GameChanger

 

[Furry Pogo Groov]

dude I'm not sure if this is just another way for Yahoo to get our personal info... like what are they doing with all that data from the web? it sounds legit, but have you seen how much big corps love their AI tech? is this just a way to keep us hooked on the search engine and make more money off of us? also whyAnthropic's Claude technology? sounds like some shady business deal going on

 

[Uninte]

this is like totally gonna change the game lol i mean who needs more accurate results anyway? and these interactive features are straight fire but seriously though, google already did this stuff back in 2019, so it's not like yahoo is pioneering anything new still, it'll be cool to see how scout evolves and if they can really deliver on their promise of personalized experiences

 

[Duke Nukem]

I'm actually kinda stoked to see Yahoo making a move with this AI-powered search thingy... like, it makes total sense they'd want to offer more personalized results and whatnot. Google's already been doing that with their "people also ask" stuff, but at least this time around, it feels like Yahoo's trying to take a different approach I mean, integrating Scout into their other products is a genius idea, especially for things like news and sports... can't wait to see how user-friendly the interface turns out

 

[Cele]

I'm so stoked about this AI-powered search engine thingy from Yahoo ! I mean, have you ever tried searching for something and the results are all over the place? It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, right? But with this new Scout thingy, it's supposed to be way more precise and give you actual answers instead of just links. That's so cool!

I've been using the beta version and I gotta say, it's pretty neat. The interface is super intuitive and you can actually see the source of the information, which makes sense when you're trying to verify things. And the fact that it's integrating with other Yahoo products like Mail and News? That's just genius .

I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out and if other companies will start catching up. I mean, Google is already doing some AI-powered stuff, so it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top in the end. But for now, I'm all about trying out Yahoo Scout and seeing what it can do !