By meyka.com
Publication Date: 2026-01-28 09:31:00
Yahoo has officially jumped into the AI search race with a bold new product. We at Tech Today see this as one of the most important moves in search technology in 2026. Over the past year, AI‑powered search experiences like Google AI Mode and Perplexity AI have changed how people find information online. Now, Yahoo enters the fray with its own answer engine, and it looks ready to shake things up.
Yahoo’s AI Search Launch
- Launch Date & Tool: Yahoo unveiled Yahoo Scout in late January 2026. It’s an AI-powered search engine.
- Availability: Currently in beta, available in the U.S. on desktop and mobile. Accessible via scout.yahoo.com and the Yahoo Search app on iOS and Android.
- AI-Powered Answers: Scout doesn’t just show links. It synthesizes information from Yahoo content, Yahoo data, and the web to provide direct answers.
- Source Transparency: Answers include visible source links so users can verify information easily.
- User Experience: Designed to be conversational, intuitive, and human-like compared to traditional search results.
- CEO Statement: Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone said search is changing, and Scout is Yahoo’s step into the future while leveraging its past.
Key Features and Technology
- AI-Generated Answers: Scout understands natural language and provides direct, clear answers in plain English.
- Visible Source Links: Unlike some AI tools, Scout displays multiple sources alongside answers to encourage deeper exploration.
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