Reddit Tests Conversational 'Ask' AI Tool
Search-based interfaces supported by AI have become the next wave in conversational engines. As more companies use Reddit data to train their LLMs, the advertising industry will see this trend increase.
Reddit offers answers, advice, and perspectives on almost anything, and AI-powered search is part of the company’s longer-term vision to improve the conversational experience on Reddit – making searches and finding information on the platform faster, smarter and more relevant.
On Monday, Reddit rolled out the ability to search for information, get recommendations, and have discussions on any topic.
Reddit Answers -- which seems to be a modern spinoff of Ask Jeeves introduced by Garrett Gruener and David Warthen in April 1997 -- is supported by AI and machine learning.
Reddit's "Ask AI" tool underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence in shaping online interactions, but conservatives should approach this development with caution. Big Tech has a troubling track record of using similar tools to manipulate narratives, suppress dissenting opinions, and enforce ideological conformity. While AI has the potential to improve user experience, it also raises serious concerns about bias, data privacy, and centralized control over public discourse. Conservatives must demand transparency and accountability, ensuring that this tool doesn’t become another weapon for silencing conservative voices or controlling the flow of information. The rise of AI in public forums should serve as a wake-up call to push for greater competition, decentralization, and safeguards for free speech.
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