Reddit tests a new AI search tool to summarize community conversations
TL;DR
- Reddit introduces ‘Reddit Answers,’ an AI-powered conversational search tool.
- The feature pulls curated answers from Reddit’s user-generated content.
- ‘Reddit Answers’ is currently in testing with select users in the U.S. on web and iOS.
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Reddit has announced the rollout of its new AI feature ‘Reddit Answers.’ The tool offers curated summaries of discussions across Reddit. The platform claims that ‘Reddit Answers’ will provide users with a more direct way to access opinions, recommendations, and details on various topics.
How ‘Reddit Answers’ works
According to Reddit, the tool enables users to ask questions using an AI-powered conversational interface. The responses include summaries of relevant conversations, links to related communities, and snippets from real users’ posts.
Users can find more answers by clicking on related threads or following suggested follow-up questions. Reddit says the goal is to improve the search process for users by highlighting content directly from the platform’s communities. Here's a screenshot example from Reddit.
How ‘Reddit Answers’ will be rolled out
Reddit Answers is currently available in English and limited to a small group of U.S.-based users using the web version (excluding Old Reddit) and iOS. The company plans to expand access to more users and languages.
‘Reddit Answers’ joins the growing list of AI-driven search tools, such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity AI. The feature uses Reddit’s proprietary AI technology, alongside integrations with models from OpenAI and Google Cloud, per Tech Crunch.