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.