Reddit Tests AI-Powered Feature: Reddit Answers

(Reuters) – Reddit is testing an AI-powered feature called Reddit Answers, which scours posts on the social media platform to answer users' queries, it announced on Monday.

The feature aims to simplify the process of finding information posted on Reddit, enhancing its ability to compete with search engine rivals and AI startups like OpenAI and Perplexity, which source information from the web.

> "Once a question is asked, curated summaries of relevant conversations and details across Reddit will appear, including links to related communities and posts," the company stated.

Reddit Answers will initially be available only in English for a limited number of users in the U.S., with plans for expansion to other languages and locations.

In the third quarter ending September 30, the company recorded a 47% increase in daily active unique visitors year-over-year, reaching 97.2 million, while global average revenue per user (ARPU) rose by 14% to $3.58.