Reddit is testing a new AI-powered search feature called “Reddit Answers” with a small group of users in the United States.
This tool should help users find information, recommendations, and personal opinions by using real conversations from Reddit’s many communities.
In an announcement, the company states:
“In line with our mission to empower communities and provide human perspectives to everyone, starting today, we’re rolling out a test of Reddit Answers, a new way to get the information, recommendations, discussions, and hot takes people are looking for – on any topic – from real conversations and communities across all of Reddit.”
Transforming Search On Reddit
Reddit Answers offers a simple search tool powered by AI.
You can ask questions and get relevant answers from discussions on Reddit.
Screenshot from redditinc.com/blog/introducing-reddit-answers, December 2024.
When a question is submitted, the tool creates summaries of conversations and details from different subreddits.
It also links related communities and posts, allowing you to explore full conversations for more context.