Reddit brings the Answers feature with artificial intelligence supported directly to the main search box. Steve Huffman, CEO of the platform, announced this decision at the company’s first quarter gain meeting. According to Huffman, this integration will reduce the time between question and answer. Thus, Reddit users will be able to reach the information they are looking for in a shorter way.
Answers is still in the beta phase and so far it could only be accessed through a separate tab. However, all users will now be able to access this feature from the main search bar of Reddit. Artificial intelligence -supported answers or classic Reddit posts can be displayed for each query written in the search box. This stands out as a very useful change, especially for those who want to reach information quickly.
Reddit AnsWers Specifications aims to add flexibility to the search process
Reddit Answers allows users to see the long discussions in communities in one summary. This feature is especially similar to the results accustomed to the calls made on Google with the word “reddit .. But now this experience will be presented in Reddit itself, more tidy and directly. With a single search box, Huffman says that both artificial intelligence and community -oriented results will increase efficiency.
Reddit AnsWers are currently used by about 1 million users per week. This number corresponds to a small rate of Reddit’s 401 million weekly user mass. However, with the integration of the main search box, the use rate is expected to increase rapidly. The feature can make Reddit more understandable and accessible, especially for new users.
Huffman said that this change is part of Reddit’s effort to restructure the general search system. This structure, which aims to ensure that users stay more on the platform and find the information they are looking for directly, can also take out external traffic. It is aimed to provide a faster and more regular response to Reddit users who come via search engines. In addition, the harmony of traditional users with the new system will be carefully monitored.
Although such technological innovations offer a more fluent experience, Reddit’s loyal user mass is often cautious against major changes. Huffman states that they are aware of this fact. While some users prefer summaries produced directly by artificial intelligence, others can find Reddit’s polyphonic and original responses more valuable. For this reason, the flexibility of the system was designed to meet different preferences.
The fact that users can access both simplified artificial intelligence response and individual interpretations in Reddit is at the center of this update. Thus, they will be able to see who says what, and at the same time comparing different perspectives on the subject. This two -way structure offered by Reddit Answers can also transform the platform’s content consumption habits. In addition, with a more user -friendly search experience, it may be easier to withdraw new participants.
Another important point that Huffman emphasizes is that Reddit is developing this feature completely with its own technology. In other words, an artificial intelligence solution is mentioned that is not dependent on outside. This may also be decisive for the future artificial intelligence integrations of the platform. Reddit’s investments in this field can open the door of radical changes in content presentation forms.