Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity
February 18, 2026
•TechCrunch_AI•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •Reddit envisions its AI-powered search engine as a major revenue opportunity.
- •The company plans to merge traditional and AI search, with AI being particularly suited for questions requiring multiple perspectives.
- •Significant growth in weekly active users for search and Reddit Answers, with plans to personalize the site using AI.
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