Overview
Yahoo Scout is described as a more web-friendly take on AI search, combining Yahoo’s data and journalism with general web search to form an AI “answer engine”. It aims to provide a cleaner, more intuitive search experience compared to traditional search methods.
Key Features
- Scout integrates Yahoo’s vast network and data to deliver personalized and relevant search results.
- It emphasizes clickable web links over pure AI summaries, aligning with Yahoo’s roots as a web portal.
- Powered by Anthropic’s Claude, the AI engine enables natural, flowing conversations with users.
- Available in beta, with a standalone website and mobile app.
Positioning
Yahoo positions Scout as a return to its original mission of being a comprehensive portal to the web, offering a more user-friendly and interactive AI search experience.