In the rapidly evolving landscape of online search, Brave Search continues to make strides with innovative features and a steadfast commitment to user privacy. The privacy-focused search engine, developed by Brave Software Inc., has recently introduced an AI-powered tool called Summarizer and achieved full independence from third-party search providers.
Summarizer is a groundbreaking feature that provides users with concise, multi-source answers to their search queries. Unlike purely generative AI models prone to inaccuracies, Brave's Summarizer was trained to process and synthesize information exclusively from web search results. This approach ensures more relevant and up-to-date answers while maintaining transparency through the inclusion of citations.
Brave's AI Summarizer appears at the top of search results pages, offering users quick and digestible answers to their questions. The feature utilizes three large language models (LLMs) to extract answers from text snippets, classify result candidates, and refine the final output for improved readability. Summarizer is now available to all Brave Search users on both desktop and mobile platforms.
In addition to the Summarizer, Brave Search has also achieved a significant milestone by attaining complete independence from third-party search providers. As of May 2023, Brave Search operates solely on its own index, no longer relying on Bing or Google for any portion of its search results. This move solidifies Brave's position as a truly independent search engine, prioritizing user privacy and transparency.
Brave Search's journey to independence began with the acquisition of Tailcat, a privacy-focused search engine, in 2021. Since then, the search engine has experienced rapid growth, reaching 22 million daily queries and boasting over 10 billion indexed pages as of early 2023.
The search engine's success can be attributed to its strong focus on user privacy, with features like no user tracking, no data collection, and the integration of anonymous community contributions through the Web Discovery Project. Brave Search also offers unique tools such as Discussions, which surfaces relevant conversations from online communities, and Goggles, allowing users to customize their search results based on personal preferences.
As the demand for privacy-centric alternatives to major search engines grows, Brave Search is well-positioned to cater to users seeking an independent and transparent search experience. With the introduction of the AI-powered Summarizer and the achievement of full independence, Brave continues to innovate and challenge the status quo in the world of online search.
