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Reddit to launch smart search for complex questions soon

Reddit is preparing for a significant update to its search system in 2025, integrating artificial intelligence technologies for more efficient navigation through its massive array of user content. This was announced by company CEO Steve Huffman during the fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference.

A key element of the update will be the integration of Reddit Answers — an innovative service that allows users to receive structured responses to queries, automatically compiled from relevant discussions across the platform. “Over 20 years, users have created a tremendous amount of information in our discussions, and we’re beginning to unlock its potential with Answers,” Huffman emphasized.

The new search system will be capable of processing complex subjective questions by analyzing years of discussion experience on the platform. Reddit’s CFO Drew Vollero reported the formation of a specialized engineering team that will focus on developing these capabilities.

This update is part of Reddit’s comprehensive strategy for implementing artificial intelligence. Last year, the company already launched AI translation for dozens of new territories and introduced AI-based analytical tools for brands. Additionally, the platform began testing AI-powered search results pages that provide users with brief overviews and content recommendations from various Reddit communities.

The expansion of search functionality reflects Reddit’s desire to increase the accessibility of knowledge and user experience accumulated over the platform’s years of existence. The company plans to continue iterative development of this product, gradually improving its capabilities for processing and analyzing user discussions.

The implementation of enhanced search capabilities could become a significant competitive advantage for Reddit in the battle for user attention in the social platform market, where information quality and accessibility play an increasingly important role.

Autor: AIvengo
For 5 years I have been working with machine learning and artificial intelligence. And this field never ceases to amaze, inspire and interest me.
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