AI search engine
A search tool that reads web pages, writes a short answer, and links to the sources it used.
What it means
An AI search engine combines a search index with a language model. You ask a question, the tool runs one or more searches, reads the pages it finds, and writes an answer in plain language. Most also link to the pages behind the answer, so you can check the claims yourself. Some tools sit inside a chat assistant, while others sit inside a familiar search page.
The category covers several jobs. Some engines focus on quick answers to everyday questions. Others produce long, sourced reports, and some sell access through an API for developers. When you compare them, look at the search step and the writing step separately, because errors can enter at either one. Related ideas include answer engine, grounding and citation.
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