Dec 9 (Reuters) - Reddit ( RDDT ) is testing an

AI-powered feature called Reddit Answers, which scours posts on

the social media platform to answer users' queries, it said on

Monday.

The feature would make it easier for users to find

information posted on the platform while helping Reddit ( RDDT ) compete

better with search engine rivals and AI startups such as

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Perplexity that source information from

across the web.

"Once a question is asked, curated summaries of relevant

conversations and details across Reddit ( RDDT ) will appear, including

links to related communities and posts," the company said.

Reddit Answers will be initially available only in English

and for limited users in the U.S., before expanding to other

languages and locations.

In the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company's daily active

unique visitors increased 47% from a year ago to 97.2 million

and its global average revenue per user (ARPU) increased 14%

from a year ago to $3.58.